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Mushroom madness

The story that is making headlines around the world is being told right here in the Latrobe Valley. Swarms of people have descended on Morwell to catch a glimpse of the Erin Patterson triple murder trial, as the ‘Mushroom Cook’ case continues to grapple public attention.

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Preference point

By LIAM DURKIN

AS far as Gippsland was concerned, just about everyone had something to celebrate at the federal election.

Labor won majority government, and the Liberals attracted most of the vote locally.

The nation did not have to wait long to find out who the next Prime Minister was going to be, with Labor winning in a landslide and Anthony Albanese becoming the first Prime Minister in more than two decades to win consecutive terms.

Those who had stocked up for a marathon count last Saturday night would have had plenty of leftovers for a Sunday session, as a Labor victory was declared little more than two hours after voting closed.

Predictions of a hung parliament were quickly forgotten once the numbers started rolling in. By the time Mr Albanese made his victory speech, Labor had already won more than 80 seats in the House of Representatives, doubling that of the Coalition.

was still not enough to set the result in stone.

Monash will have a new voice in Canberra regardless, as long-sitting MP Russell Broadbent only attracted just over 10 per cent of the vote.

Although a traditionally safe Liberal seat, Monash had changed to marginal following Mr Broadbent’s narrow victory at the 2022 election.

Mr Broadent subsequently lost preselection to Ms Aldred, and retaliated by serving as an Independent.

Predictions that the seat would become a ‘preference election’ came through, with veteran ABC election analyst, Antony Green even describing Monash as a “very complex result”.

The race’s most visible figure on the campaign trail, Independent Deb Leonard, put together one of the most expensive advertising campaigns likely to ever be seen from a local political hopeful, and remained a challenger to the two major parties while preferences were being sorted.

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If the premiership is a cakewalk for Collingwood, the 2025 election was one for Labor.

For the Liberals, it was an absolute shellacking - on par with the worst result for any major party since 1949.

Things only got worse when their leader, Peter Dutton lost his seat, becoming the first sitting opposition leader to do so.

For Gippsland, it means the nuclear future will likely be shelved for now, although the Coalition had confirmed its commitment regardless of how the election panned out.

There was better news for the Opposition locally, with Nationals incumbent Darren Chester retaining the safe seat of Gippsland.

Liberal candidate for Monash, Mary Aldred declared victory on Saturday night, although at print time (Mon), the result was still officially too close to call.

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straightforward. The Nationals retained the seat after attracting 53.3 per cent of the vote (more than all other candidates combined) and 70 per cent on two-party preferred, equating to close to 40,000 votes all up.

Anyone who contests Gippsland knows they will have to defy more than 100 years of Nationals dominance.

Even the ABC’s election calculator hasn’t bothered to update the photo of Mr Chester for the best part of 10 years.

Points of interest however came from opponents, with Labor candidate Sonny Stephens doing enough to gain a 1.9 per cent swing, and One Nation’s Greg Hansford performing unbelievably well it must be said, attracting 14.3 per cent of the vote.

Mr Hansford was the most public of the five Gippsland candidates on the campaign trail, and the only one who turned up to the ballot draw.

It is plausible some discouraged Coalition and Labor voters saw One Nation as a reasonable middle ground.

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Counsel begin to unpack events Hospital, each family member spoke to Child Protection Services one by one, then he and the accused spoke to someone together.

By TOM HAYES

Day 1, April 29

 THE defence, Mr Colin Mandy, began his cross examination by asking Simon about the payments the accused received from her grandmother's estate, following her death in 2007 as well as the relationship the accused had with his parents during cross examination.

THE Director of Public Prosecutions dropped three charges against the alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson, as the first day of her Supreme Court trial began in Morwell last week (Tuesday, April 29).

Three people died following a fatal beef wellington lunch, which allegedly contained death cap mushrooms at Ms Patterson's Leongatha home in July 2023.

Don and Gail Patterson, the parents of Patterson's estranged husband, Simon Patterson, and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, all died from the fatal meal. Gail's husband, Ian Wilkinson fell ill, however survived the incident.

Patterson pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Those charges are currently still a part of her ongoing trial.

However, it was revealed that the DPP dropped three additional attempted murder charges relating to alleged attempts to kill Simon Patterson.

The jury was empanelled and received their instructions for the trial, which is expected to last as long as six weeks. Justice Christopher Beale notified the jury that its decision had to be unanimous.

Day 2, April 30

THE prosecution told the jury that accused triplemurderer Erin Patterson served her portion of the fatal beef wellington on a different coloured plate to those who fell critically ill on Day 2 of the Supreme Court trial (Wednesday, April 30).

Counsel had the opportunity to provide background information to the jury.  CROWN prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC told the jury that the accused invited Don and Gail Patterson, and Ian and Heather Wilkinson for lunch to discuss a cancer diagnosis she had supposedly received.

Dr Rogers told the jury that the accused's estranged husband, Simon, was invited, however declined due to being uncomfortable.

Both the prosecution and defence agreed that the cancer diagnosis did not occur.

Dr Rogers said the accused asked her guests how she should tell her children of the diagnosis, while her children were having lunch and watching a movie with a friend.

The prosecution told the jury that when serving lunch, the accused served her portion of the beef wellington on a smaller, orange-coloured plate to the four who fell ill, served on bigger, grey-coloured plates.

That evening, stemming into the early hours of the following day, all four guests began to fall ill, the prosecution said.

Dr Rogers said Don and Gail were transferred to the Korumburra Hospital. Knowing this, Simon urged Ian and Heather to go to hospital, driving them himself to Leongatha Hospital.

Dr Rogers affirmed that Heather was allegedly beginning to question Simon regarding the plate situation.

Dr Rogers told the jury that questions about the accused's health began to be of question with doctors at hospital, after speculation of different plates was a concern.

The prosecution confirmed that all guests were eventually transferred to the Austin Hospital for further treatment, all being admitted into intensive care and treated for death cap toxins and activated charcoal.

The prosecution said that during this time, the accused had told her children that she had symptoms of diarrhoea on July 30.

Dr Rogers told the jury that later that night, the children ate leftovers from the beef wellington lunch. The prosecution shared they ate no mushrooms due to their dislike to them.

Dr Rogers told the jury that on July 31, Simon urged the accused to go to hospital, offering to take her. She eventually admitted herself, the prosecution confirmed.

The prosecution said the doctor recognised her surname, asking her about the meal. The accused told the doctor she purchased the mushrooms from Woolworths.

Dr Rogers says the accused denied using foraged or wild mushrooms, telling the jury that the accused later claimed half of the mushrooms were purchased from a Woolworths in Leongatha, and the other half from a Chinese grocer in the Melbourne suburb of Oakleigh.

The mushrooms were used to make a mushroom paste, Dr Rogers shared to the court.

Dr Rogers said the accused was adamant to leave the hospital, while blood tests taken during one of the accused's hospitals visits showed she had no signs of being seriously unwell.

The defence told the jury that the accused had lied about a cancer diagnosis and foraging mushrooms, but was innocent of murdering three relatives with a poisoned meal.

Both the prosecution and defence agree that the

Simon told the court that the accused was generous with the money received from the estate, sharing some between Simon and his siblings.

He added that money was never a factor in the accused's life decisions.

Simon said his parents loved the accused, despite the changes to their relationship since their marriage.

Day 4, May 2 THE cross examination of Simon continued on Day 4 of the Supreme Court trial.

Mr Mandy continued to verify accounts between Simon and the accused, including diving into various text messages leading up to the fatal lunch.

All eyes on her: The woman at the centre of the mushroom trial, Erin Patterson.

Ongoing: Simon Patterson leaves Latrobe Valley Court last Friday, following Week 1 of the Supreme Court trial.

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mushrooms has been foraged by the accused.

Defence lawyer Mr Colin Mandy says the accused "panicked" when telling lies to the police regarding the foraging of mushrooms and owning a food dehydrator.

to her alleged diagnosis, the court heard.  SIMON told the court he had been informed of Don and Gail's illness through Don, who called emergency services, which took them to Korumburra Hospital.

Simon said he then visited Ian and Heather, who were also unwell, telling them they should go to hospital, offering them a ride.

Simon said, while at the Wilkinson's home, Heather questioned him regarding the different plates, which he says he acknowledged.

Simon said after arriving at Korumburra Hospital, the Wilkinson's were told they were at capacity, then the trio drove to Leongatha Hospital.

While en route, Simon told the court that Heather again asked Simon if the accused was "short of crockery", to which he responded that she didn't have many plates and described to the court that much of the crockery was mis-matched.

Simon told the court that once the Wilkinson's children arrived, he left to see Don and Gail, back at Korumburra hospital.

He says he noticed his father, Don, was in worse condition, describing him as "hunched quite noticeably", having a "really discoloured face", "speaking was an effort", and "he wasn't right inside".

Simon told the court that Don told him of the reason for the lunch, describing the cancer diagnosis, and the accused's alleged need for chemotherapy and possibly surgery.

Simon then told the jury that on Sunday, July 30, 2023, Don and Gail were transferred to Dandenong Hospital, this time in separate rooms.

He said he spoke to the accused over the phone, letting her know of the condition of her lunch guests. Simon told the court that the accused admitted she was too feeling crook, as of hours after the lunch on July 29.

Simon told the court he received a phone call from the accused the following morning of Monday, July 31. He said after returning home in the early hours, he declined to talk until the accused persisted on the important nature of the conversation.

He told the jury that he suggested an ambulance for the accused, to which the accused rejected, admitting herself into Leongatha Hospital.

Simon said that doctors at Leongatha Hospital urged the accused to have her children checked as they ate leftovers. He said the accused was adamant to pick them up herself, but after reassuring her, because of her alleged condition, Simon told the court that he offered to pick up the children and take them to the Monash Hospital.

Simon told the court that the accused had disagreements with the hospital staff, who wanted her to stay as a patient. He told the jury that she left and went home, falling asleep on the floor for around 45 minutes, before re-admitting herself at Leongatha Hospital.

Simon told the court that when he picked the children up, asking them what they ate, the youngest child volunteered that they didn't have mushrooms. He said the children were found to be fine, but kept overnight.

The witness said there was no signs of the accused's illness.  SIMON told the court that he had discovered, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 the accused had conducted a taste test in the past with the children, putting mushrooms in muffins and seeing what they preferred.

He told the court that he was also unaware that the accused dehydrated foods.

Simon told the court that while at Monash

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Day 3, May 1 THE first witness of the Erin Patterson trial took to the stand to start Day 3 of the Supreme Court trial.

The accused’s estranged husband Simon Patterson gave evidence of the events that led to the death Don, Gail, and Heather, as well as the illness of Ian. Simon was heard asking for tissues when recalling the events of both the separation of his relationship with the accused and the condition of his family members.

Upon his first meeting the accused, Simon described her as "very intelligent" and "quite witty" to the court.

Simon told the court that he and the accused travelled around Australia, had their first child, and eventually moved back to Victoria together in 2013, staying at multiple addresses in the Korumburra region while undergoing family counselling, following multiple separations.

Simon said that during this time they still holidayed together, both interstate and overseas.

Simon told the jury he had knowledge of the accused's $2 million inheritance from her grandmother.

The jury heard that the couple permanently separated in 2015, after the birth of their second child in 2014. Simon admitted that the relationship remained friendly for the sake of the children.

Upon recalling his relationship with the accused, Simon asked for tissues and claimed he found the questions difficult to answer.

Simon said he felt a shift in the relationship in 2022, after the accused discovered Simon had labelled 'separated' on his tax return. He claimed it was miscommunication with his accountant.

The accused allegedly told Simon that because of the 'new' relationship status, she was required to receive child support payments. After Simon offered to correct the mistake, the accused rejected his offer.

The court heard it was at this time that Simon began to feel disconnected from the accused, saying she was "upset" about the arrangement.  SIMON told the court he recalled an invitation, by the accused, to a lunch in June 2023 involving Don, Gail, and their children.

There was no purpose to the lunch to his knowledge.

Simon said he didn't attend the lunch, advising the accused via text message.

Two weeks prior to the fatal lunch on June 29, 2023, Simon recalled of another invitation while at the Korumburra Baptist Church on Sunday, July 16. Don, Gail, Ian, and Heather were also invited.

Simon said the accused had the intention of not having the children present.

Simon said the accused told him she had important medical information to share and needed advice on how to break the news to their children.

Despite Simon's reluctance to go, he told the jury he accepted her invitation. He said after discussing the invitation with his parents in the two weeks leading up to the lunch, on Friday, July 28, Simon informed the accused he would not attend as he "felt uncomfortable".

The accused replied "that's really disappointing" in response via text message. Also stating it may be the last time she could host a lunch like this due

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 WHEN asked by the prosecution earlier in the trial, Simon described the accused's medical news as an "important" and "serious" matter.

The defence highlighted that Simon never used those words in the police account, with his statement claiming the purpose of the July 29 lunch was to discuss "medical issues".

The defence once again pointed out that Simon never previously described that the accused's medical news as "important" and "serious" when speaking to Don and Gail Patterson in the police account.

Mr Mandy pointed out to the jury that Simon, although telling the accused he would ask about her medical news, ultimately did not ask for an update after he chose not to attend the lunch.

Simon told the jury that the accused was known for complaining about her health condition, giving examples of heart arrhythmia, sleeping issues, mental illness, postnatal depression, and a probable Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. Simon told the court that the accused had never told him about an ovarian cancer diagnosis in the past.  WHEN explaining why the accused may have discharged herself from Leongatha Hospital, Simon said: "Erin hates hospitals", due to sensitivity with their children and poor experiences in general.

Simon said to the court that the accused wanted to take the children to hospital herself to not scare them, despite her own health condition she was allegedly faced with at the time.

He told the court that afte reminding the accused of her condition, he convinved her to allow him to take the children to hospital himself.

The defence argued that perhaps the accused wanted to minimise the stress of the situation on the children, to which Simon had no recollection of.

The defence shared multiple instances of messages between Simon and the accused, including church arrangements, child arrangements, but also disagreements, including those involving declined lunch invites.

Simon read aloud the message chain between himself and the accused regarding her hospital admittance, discharge, readmittance, and transfer to Monash Hospital in Clayton.

Simon confirmed that he recognised the accused's potassium levels were low at the time. He told the court that the accused told him her levels were at "2.4", to which he replied "holy crap". He told the court that an okay reading is between 3.5-5.

Conversations in December 2022 were shared to the court, again read aloud by Simon.

Simon confirmed to the court that the accused was trying to reach out to Don and Gail to seek advice regarding her eldest child and the children's finances, specifically child support payments.

Simon told the jury that the accused's tone suggested the financial conversation was emotive and frustrating. However, he also stated it was something he was "keen to resolve".

He told the court that the accused was "upset" and "aggressive" because he was only forced to pay $38 a month in child support, to which he believed he was following the instructions from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Court was adjourned until Monday, May 5 at 10.30am.

The trial resumed on May 5, after the Express went to print.

Days 5-9 will be included in next week's Express.

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Not going anywhere: The title of Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester will remain for at least another three years.

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THE Greens did as they themselves expected in both races, netting between five and 10 per cent. Rochelle Hine attracted 8.1 in Gippsland, and Terrence Steele 4.5 in Monash, although his margin was likely curbed by voters siding with Ms Leonard, who received funding from Climate 200.

Former locals were also in play across the nation.

Matt Smith, who grew up in Sale, won the marginal Queensland seat of Leichhardt for Labor.

The phrase ‘majority rules’ will now be even more applicable to Labor, as it sets out for the next three years. The party is also expected to hold most seats in the senate.

In the words of one local MP, Labor’s crushing victory sent a “clear mandate”, while it is

understood even some local Liberal members are somewhat pleased the country at least has a majority government, believing stability is key.

The Liberals however will now have to find a new leader, and could be faced with at least a two-term (six years) rebuild to recover from the carnage.

Leadership changes have been commonplace in the Liberal party in recent years, particularly in Victoria.

Traralgon-born John Pesutto was Liberal state party leader until last December, leading to a fourth change in as many years.

The Liberals will hope for a greater showing when the state election rolls around next year.

Taking advice from their federal counterparts on how to campaign may prove useless given the magnitude of the defeat, unless of course it is a lesson in ‘what not to do’.

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Next steps in offshore wind outlined

THE state government has released its Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 4 (IS4), which outlines the next steps in the government's plan towards building 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy.

To start the auction process, a confidential Registration of Interest (ROI) process started for offshore wind feasibility licence holders in March.

The process, which will close this month (May), will inform the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage later this year.

Proponents will be supported through a contractfor-difference and availability payment – the CfD will provide investment certainty for proponents while the availability payment will only be made

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to govern for all Australians and do more to help us," he said.

"He needs to invite experienced rural and regional MPs like me to meet with his advisers and department staff to ensure policies are fitfor-purpose outside the cities. He actually needs to listen to the concerns of rural and regional Australians which were completely ignored by the Labor Party during his first term.

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"Sadly, our nation is more divided in geographic terms than ever before with the Labor Party dominating the metropolitan areas and showing no regard for the issues in rural, regional and remote areas like Gippsland.

"My colleagues in the Liberal Party have a lot of work to do as they seek to reconnect with voters.

Australia is stronger when we have competitive tension between our major political parties and a debate over ideas, not a presidential-style personality contest.

"I will be doing everything I can to fight for a fair share of resources for regional roads, community infrastructure and critical services in health, aged care, childcare and disability services.

"One of the main reasons why I wanted to continue as the Member for Gippsland is to help all young people growing up in our region to achieve their full potential and to let them know that anything is possible if they work hard, and are passionate about their studies, or the jobs they do.

"We grow great food and fibre in the regions and we also grow great kids! We should never sell ourselves short and we should be proud of everything our region contributes to the nation, and we need to invest more in helping the next generation.

"Again, thank you Gippslanders for trusting me to be your representative in federal parliament. I won’t let you down."

DARREN Chester will remain the Federal Member for Gippsland for at least the next three years.

The Nationals incumbent retained his seat, adding another term of Nationals dominance to what is one of the safest seats in the country.

Mr Chester, who has served since 2008, wished to thank voters for another show of confidence.

"I am humbled by the vote of confidence I have received from locals in the federal election over the past two weeks of polling," he said.

"Along with my team, I am excited about the opportunity to continue representing Gippslanders in federal parliament and determined to make sure we fight for a fair share of resources for our region.

Our nation always benefits when the regions are prosperous.

"This result would not have been possible without the support of my incredible team including my staff, family and volunteers who help me every day in a job which is both demanding and complex.

"I just want to say a simple thank you to Gippslanders and I promise to do my best to make sure our interests are well represented in Canberra."

While honoured to continue as the local federal member, Mr Chester said it was also bittersweet.

"The overall result was incredibly disappointing for regional Australia with the Albanese government returned for a second term, but I sincerely congratulate the Prime Minister on his win. At the same time, I urge him to keep his promise

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the first tranche of projects. During this period, 10 per cent of all labour hours will be worked by apprentices, trainees and cadets."

Ms D'Ambrosio said to ensure Victoria has the pipeline of workers needed to support the energy transition, "we will soon be opening grant applications for up to $4.9 million to run the Wind Worker Training Centre".

"This is another step towards meeting our legislated offshore wind energy targets of 2GW by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040."

For more information, visit: energy.vic.gov. au/renewable-energy/offshore-wind-energy/ offshore-wind-energy-victoria.

once infrastructure is generating electricity.

The government will launch its RFP stage in September 2025, with contracts to be awarded before October 2026. The Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, said hearing from the community was critical to making the offshore wind industry develop correctly.

"That’s why we’re making it a requirement that proponents provide additional benefits – above what will be required under the Renewable Energy Zones Community Benefits Scheme – to the communities that host their projects," she said.

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Five years of data in one application

By PHILIP HOPKINS

STAR of the South is confident of lodging the environmental approval applications this year for its proposed windfarm offshore from Gippsland.

This follows the state government releasing the latest guidelines to implement the offshore wind projects.

Charles Rattray, the chief executive of Southerly Ten, the company behind Star of the South, said the application was based on five years of preparation. "(It) is backed by a huge body of scientific work including three years studying local marine and bird life, expert advice and technical assessments to ensure Star of the South not only meets environmental requirements but leaves a positive legacy,” he said.

“We’re encouraged by Victoria's continued commitment to offshore wind energy to boost energy supply and security as Latrobe Valley coal generators retire. Offshore wind is expected to make up five per cent of the National Electricity Market by 2035 so there isn’t a moment to lose. We need offshore wind in the system as soon as possible to meet energy demands and create new regional development and manufacturing opportunities in Gippsland and beyond.”

The state government's Offshore Wind Energy Implementation Statement 4 (IS4) outlines the next steps towards building 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy. To start the auction process, a confidential Registration of Interest (ROI) process started with offshore wind feasibility licence holders in March, and will close this month (May). This ROI process will inform the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage later this year.

Star of the South, which aims to build a 2200MW (2.2GW) windfarm off the Gippsland coast at a current estimated cost of $8-10 billion, is looking to forge supply chain links with the Latrobe Valley to source manufacturing parts for the project.

About 200 jobs, likely to be based in South Gippsland, will be needed for operation and maintenance of the windfarm. According to the company, either Barry Beach marine terminal or Port Anthony will be the likely location of the maintenance port. Construction will involve several thousand jobs.

Image supplied Even after submitting federal and state envi- Conception: The proposed site of the Star of the South windfarm. ronmental assessments, Star of the South still has to win an 'auction' from the state government price, it must pay back the difference to the Geelong and Bell Bay ports to see what they can government. offer. The federal Minister for the Environment, to go ahead.

Once a licence is received after the auction, Tanya Plibersek, has vetoed the use of Portland The project is 10 kilometres offshore in a 586 square kilometre zone between Port Albert and detailed studies will investigate exactly where on environmental grounds; Western Port is an Woodside Beach. It would include up to 150 turbines will be located. Each of the smaller international Ramsar site. However, the state turbines and a transmission system to connect turbines can produce 15MW of power, but bigger government is looking to rework its submission on turbines each producing 20MW and up to 350 Hastings and have the federal decision overturned. it to the grid.

Star of the South is likely to need two ports – one First power is expected to be produced in about metres in height are another option.

Once full approvals and finance is completed, for the assembly of the turbines and one for the 2030 when the first turbine is installed, with full potential capacity installed by 2032. The state construction of the whole wind farm is expected to foundations, the company says.

Port Anthony or Barry Beach marine terminal government has an offshore wind target of 2GW by take four-to-five years. The turbines are built one2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. The turbines at-a-time and connected to the grid one-at-a-time. are favoured as the maintenance site due to their are certified to operate for 30 years.

Star of the South, as the first 'cab off the rank', proximity to the windfarm site.

After construction, about 200 long-term operation The state government's auction process is originally began talking in 2020 with affected expected to begin "soon", a government spokesman farmers and land owners in South Gippsland and maintenance jobs are expected to be created told the Express. Twelve offshore windfarm licences about their transmission route from the coast to the in Gippsland. The work would include maintainhave been awarded, with all the participants doing state grid at the Loy Yang power station. VicGrid ing the wind farm, marine coordination, project their various feasibility studies. The auction will has since been created to do that work to create a management, and ongoing community engagement. determine who proceeds to the next stage. Star of transmission route for all the offshore windfarms, If Kut-wut Brataualung gets up, that could create another 200 long-term operational jobs, the the South, launched in 2019, is the most advanced. with a terminal station proposed at Giffard.

Southerly Ten has a second project, the KutStar of the South, to calculate wind availability company says.

Wut Brataualung - 2.2GW windfarm proposed in Bass Strait, has had a floating wind detector Ideally, they would be based nearby, although in a 689sqm area 45km from the tip of Wilsons for two years and used the Bureau of Meteorology; some may travel to site from further afield. It also Promontory - which is at the very start of the the result was very consistent indicating a "strong depends on workforce ability. The company hopes development phase. If found to be feasible, it could sweet spot" for offshore wind, the company says. a thriving port will be created, an attractive place be ready later in the 2030s.

The turbines are robust; they are likely to be turned to live and work and close to local communities.

A successful auction will include a 'Contract off in storms less than one per cent of the time.

The turbines will be manufactured overseas, but for Difference', which will guarantee a dollar per Building an offshore windfarm is a huge engineer- Southerly Ten has identified opportunities in steel megawatt figure. If Star of the South falls short ing enterprise. Contrary to media reports, at least components for foundations that can be man-made of the guaranteed figure, the government will pay two ports will be needed for the assembling and in Australia, including fabrication in the Latrobe the company the difference. construction of the offshore wind. Star of the South Valley. The ‘jewellery’ on the turbines - railings, If the company earns more than the guaranteed says it has been investigating the Port of Hastings, ladders and other items - sound small, but can

Opportunity: Star of the South is predicted to create 200 local jobs.

Photograph supplied add up to hundreds of thousands of tonnes of steel manufactured locally, the start of a potential pipeline of projects, the company says.

The turbines are each certified to have 30-years' life, although some parts may require replacement as needed. Monthly maintenance is performed throughout the operations.

On a lifecycle analysis, wind farms have been accused of creating large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions during manufacturing. The company acknowledges that transport - to the site, vessels and the fuel they use, and the manufacturing process - are key emission sources. However, it maintains that the pay-off period is estimated to be six months' of operation.

Construction of the wind farm does not use any concrete, a big emissions producer, but only steel, which has a better long-term circulate life than concrete. Concrete is more used around the base of onshore windfarms. Foundations are inserted into the seabed, like a big steel tube.

Mr Rattray, told the Express that ports are a critical part of any offshore wind project.

"For Star of the South, we expect to use two major ports to support construction, with long-term operations and jobs based out of a local Gippsland port,” he said.

Mr Rattray said the company's two projects are expected to create around 400 direct Gippsland jobs over the 30-years of operations phase, with further jobs created through the local supply chain. The company was committed to buying locally.

"We've been working with local suppliers to understand what's on offer and found some really exciting opportunities for them to get involved.

The steel fabrication work alone is valued at tens of millions of dollars and we know there are several Latrobe Valley businesses who could deliver this," he said.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a fund manager and parent of Star of the South, seeks investment around the world to invest in projects.

Locally, CBus Super has bought a 10pc stake in Star of the South.

CIP has built wind farms around the world - in Denmark, greater Europe, the US and Asia, a big growth market, particularly in Taiwan, Korea, and Vietnam.

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Most inappropriate time to perform THE dawn service is sacred.

As an ex-serviceman, I am applaud that the decision has been made to incorporate a Welcome to Country at this service.

The dawn service is a written procedure, so as to celebrate and commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It also enables families, friends, veterans and all that attend at that time of day just before dawn to reflect on their memories and thoughts.

To be welcomed to country which you have served and some cases spilt blood just seems so wrong.

There is a time and place for everything. The Welcome to Country and acknowledgement of Country has a place, just not an Anzac Day dawn service.

Maurice Balfe Moe

Technicality I AM writing in response to Thomas Quinn of Moe (23/04/2025) regarding the incorrect use of the ‘independent’ term.

I concur with his view that Simon Holmes a Court has invested an excessive amount of money to candidates that are not a part of the political party machinery, such as the ALP, Liberal/Nationals, The Greens, and recently, the new Trumpet of Patriots.

Yes, these non-political party candidates rely on the likes of Simon Holmes a Court to fund their election campaign. They’re competing on a level playing field with the major political parties.

On June 29, 2016, Michelle Innis from The New York Times wrote an article titled ‘Mining Companies Buy Political Influence in Australia, Report Says’, whereby mining companies received advantageous legislation for their donations.

I respect your opinion in saying voters should place the Teal last on the ballot paper, as they are clearly not independent.

Now I hope the readers and you respect mine.

I’m an Indigenous researcher who in November 2022 passed a Masters of Arts – Research thesis titled ‘Unfinished Business! The Mayth That The Settler Government Has Lawful Transnational Jurisprudence Sovereign Authority’. It was submitted to Federation University research online.

It successfully argued, based on irrefutable evidence that after the end of World War 1, when Australia joined and was accepted into the former League of Nations in 1919, it became an independent sovereign nation.

Australia had no further legal power to use, alter or repeal the United Kingdom’s legislation.

Thus, the continued usage of the Commonwealth of Australia Constituent Act [63 & 64 Vict.] (1900)

by Australian Governments and the judiciary was a confidence trick.

Australia’s Constitution lies not with the Australian Government or its citizens. The Kingdom Government have the sole authority to repeal its legislation. To date, no Australian

Government has requested for the United Kingdom legislation to be repealed.

As a result, the Australian Constitution, all levels of government, and judiciary have all remained null and void.

Additionally, the continued usage of the United Kingdom legislation in accordance with s.8 in The Preamble Australia still remains a self-governing Colony of the United Kingdom. Enacting the Queen of Australia by the Australian Government was unconstitutional as the Australian Government was acting ultra vires - a Latin term meaning acting outside is powers.

Notwithstanding, the Australia Act 1986 (Cth) and (UK) has not given Australia independence from the United Kingdom because Commonwealth of Australia Constituent Act was not repealed by either government in each Act. I will quote from the Abstract in my research thesis “Finally, since 26 January 1788, Australia has had an ongoing independent sovereign nationstate identity crisis and has been suffering from internal and external haemorrhaging”.

Samuel Crane Churchill

Sky not the limit I WOULD like to point out to Brian Kilday (Latrobe Valley Express Opinion, 30/04/25) that even though I am guilty of watching Sky News, I also gathered my information about Jim Chalmers from the Parliamentary handbook, which states Chalmers’ qualifications. He has a Bachelor of Communications (not commerce), Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Philosophy.

Ms Whitehead is quite correct (‘Unfair attacks’, LVE Opinion, 30/04/25), although I’m curious if Albanese has ever used his economics degree in his career.

Bob Hawke was a Rhodes scholar and had a treasurer who could add two and two, so we were never close to becoming a third world country.

Peter Costello had the brain of a businessman.

The Liberals are well noted for gathering the best and those years with him as treasurer were our best.

David James highlighted the facts very well about 3 Mile Island, lessons learnt from Chernobyl and Japan (‘Selective integrity’, LVE Opinion, 30/04/25).

With regards to independents at this election, I agree that Warragul needs a new hospital, but that will only happen with a strong economic government.

I read the comment by Philip Hopkins, which was so full of common sense (‘Hazelwood an ideal location for nuclear plant’), but was sad to read that workers do not want to upset Labor and the union. The Eureka Stockade was a waste of time.

Hopefully our future will be brighter by the time of publication.

There were no Greens or Teals independents to stuff up our government previously.

Voters have allowed this to happen.

Can Australians survive another three years?

Patricia Correa Traralgon

Treacherous triumvirate I PROVIDE responses to three correspondents last week.

1. To David James, (‘Selective integrity’, LVE Opinion 30/04/25), and his gratuitous advice to at least three correspondents, including myself, to “do some/extra reading”, presumably, David, until we reach the same conclusions you have.

And I apparently let you know, “long past”, that I am “of superior intelligence”? I, who ironically consistently refrains from claiming superior knowledge of topics like nuclear energy and climate change, but rather defers to experts?

Would that include you, David, or are you just as opinionated but as unqualified as most correspondents? You have just potted seven correspondents in one letter, some of whom I suspect may be more qualified, and have done “more reading” than you, so “pot, kettle” to you.

2. “I really don’t want to respond to the inimitable John Duck ... again, but I feel I have to.” Well, of course you do Oliver Bergens, (‘Just had to’, LVE Opinion, 30/04/25), and thanks again for fulfilling all my expectations, including again proving incapable of justifying your words.

I too use the dictionary often - nothing wrong with that, but I don’t feel the need to tell everyone about it. You didn’t quite get my original point, did you? But best wishes to Mrs Bergens.

And “heat in the kitchen”? Don’t flatter yourself Oliver. You’re like the rookie AFL draftee from interstate, who can’t get a spot on anyone else’s list, but who breezes into town, full of bluster and bravado, but with nothing constructive to contribute, and a constant need for support from “family and friends”. Then you claim you have it all over the veterans of the club, like myself, a 50 years correspondent to the Express, and claim we “can’t handle the heat”. Delusional, and delisting awaits.

3. And now, at last, to an area in which I feel justified in claiming expertise - athletics.

Joseph Lis, your understanding of pro athletics is equivalent to your forlorn ability to select analogies which you hope may promote your narratives.

Gout Gout was not “robbed” in the Stawell Gift (‘Get set, stop’ LVE Opinion, 30/04/25) and neither were we, sitting at home in our lounge rooms, and his handicap was not the problem.

The problem was the handicaps of others, in a traditional 147-years-old-event, where backmarkers rarely win. That’s the sport, like it or not, take it or leave it, and lots of people love it.

Gout Gout knew that, and he did not run particularly well, understandably on a wet and slow track in cold conditions, as some have done in the past. But he went home a happy 17-year-old, with 50,000 big ones!

As for your analogy with renewables, Joseph, I’ll use your word: “ridiculous”.

John Duck Trafalgar

Cards marked RIGHT now, Indonesia, Russia and China are holding bi-lateral talks.

Serge Tolchenov, Moscow’s ambassador in Indonesia said “Australia had no say over Russia’s integral military engagements with Indonesia.” He agreed with Trump that “Australia has no cards”.

Unfortunately they are both right on this, while we have been squabbling over nuclear, or coal or solar power, they have been using all three and have built up formidable armed forces. Our armed forces are at a pitiful level, both major parties have neglected this field, and it seems intend to continue doing so. Albanese seems to think that if he can’t see a threat, there isn’t one.

China in particular has been using our coal, our gas and our uranium and iron to construct a formidable force. We may be able to enjoy the sun and the leisure for now, but is it not time to consider our possible future and get to work constructing some of our own ‘cards’?

Elizabeth Jeffery Traralgon

Can’t have your Kath and Edith too WHEN I was young, I was a bit of a playboy and dated two girls simultaneously, telling them both that I loved them.

It ended in tears all around and I consequently lost them both.

In the same two-timing way, Labor’s two-faced, all-or-nothing-one-size-fits-all-renewables-only netzero romance, whilst at the same time, promising to lower skyrocketing power prices, is totally contrary to the approach adopted by China, America, India, Russia, Indonesia, and most of the rest of the world, which has abandoned the suicidal dalliance with net-zero.

In other words, if you want to lower the cost-ofliving and have a functioning economy, you must first exit the net-zero binding Paris Agreement.

You cannot have an economy and stay in the economy-wrecking Paris Agreement too.

Joseph Lis Morwell

Come forward WOULD the persons who broke into my vehicle - a blue Nissan ute, registration UHL082 at Mid Valley, return the Harley Davidson key fob.

It can be left at the Mid Valley front desk, or ring 0409 539 359 and no charges will be laid.

Anonymous

Morwell’s own business boom coming swiftly

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But how will the small regional town’s economy cope – and what is the lasting effect?

The Erin Patterson trial has created a ‘temporary boom economy’ in Morwell, with accommodation near capacity and restaurants experiencing unprecedented traffic.

In some ways, Morwell is experiencing its own version of the ‘Swiftonomics’ phenomenon, which we saw during Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in Australia.

Both events create sudden economic surges from visitors needing accommodation, meals and other amenities.

Small regional towns like Morwell may not be equipped for the sudden demands of huge events, like this high-profile trial.

The economic benefits are immediate, but they come with hidden costs: increased traffic, strained facilities, and disruption to normal business patterns.

The town had little time to prepare its infrastructure or develop strategic plans – and the economic injection is unsustainable, risking over-expansion followed by sharp contraction.

The post-trial economic transition will be Morwell’s greatest challenge. A sudden influx can overwhelm small businesses that are not used to high demand, leading to staffing shortages or supply issues.

About the author: Dr Angel Zhong is a Professor of Finance, specialising in global financial markets, behaviour and trends at RMIT University.

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JOURNALISTS, legal experts and true crime fanatics have converged on Morwell for the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson.

Pop Queen: TayTay herself. An interesting sidenote - stage security employed to work at a Taylor Swift concert caught taking photos of her on their phone are instantly dismissed due to Getty Images copyright.

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Mayhem: The scene outside Latrobe Valley Courts for Day 1 of the Erin Patterson trial on Tuesday, April 29. Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Chocas: People (mostly fathers standing in line for their daughters) queuing for Taylor Swift tickets in Morwell two years ago.

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Traralgon remembers MARKING 110 years since the landing at Gallipoli, Traralgon held the annual parade and service for Anzac Day along Franklin Street, and stationed at the Traralgon Cenotaph on the Kay Street intersection.

Around 1000 people arrived in Traralgon at 11.30am waiting for the parade to commence.

Leading the march was the City of Traralgon Brass Band, who opened up with Waltzing Matilda as they headed down the far end of Franklin St to collect the rest of the parade entourage. Many followed along, including Australian Defence Force service members, scouts, Traralgon West CFA and schools.

Both canine friends and locals stepped onto the street for the parade, walking down to the cenotaph.

At the cenotaph, Lieutenant Colonel Doug Caulfield opened the service, highlighting the significance of remembering the ANZACs. “Today marks the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, and this service today enables us to

recognise and celebrate the achievements of those of our defence forces who have made and continue to make sacrifices on our behalf,” he said.

“Ongoing events in Eastern Europe and the Middle East graphically illustrate just how fragile peace in our time really is.”

Lieutenant Colonel Caulfield opened up by mentioning the Flower Cat and Rising Sun Badges - both items associated with almost instant recognition of Australia and the Australian armed forces.

Rosemary plants were also highlighted as important to the day.

“More than 2000 years ago, the ancient Greeks and ancient Romans believed that rosemary would actually help with the memory,” Lieutenant Colonel Caulfield cited.

“It was also a symbol of fidelity and remembrance.

Now it is arguably one of our most common symbols, synonymous with commemoration and Anzac Day. Rosemary was traditionally worn on Remembrance Day before the red poppy became the traditional emblem in the 1920s.”

Impressive: Lieutenant Colonel Doug Caulfield, OAM, RFD (retired) and Kurnai College student and recipient of the Marsh/Tierney Scholarship, Amelia Van Vliet were two main speakers at Traralgon’s Anzac Day service.

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After reminiscing about soldiers lost, Lieutenant Colonel Caulfield handed the microphone to Marsh/ Tierney Scholarship recipient Amelia Van Vliet, who spoke about her connection to the ANZACs. Ms Van Vliet was selected for the scholarship based on completing a questionnaire, a short essay, and attending a face-to-face interview with current and former service personnel.

As Lieutenant Colonel Caulfield explained, the scholarship is an opportunity for one Year 11 student to join the Kokoda trek during the July school holidays. Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, offers this once in a lifetime chance for one high school student living in the electorate to join him and other members of parliament on the trip.

“I got the chance last year to track the Kokoda Trail in honour of my father, Ewan, comrade, great-grandfather Ted Holiday and soldiers who fought for us,” she told the crowd.

“I share with my great-grandfather the experience of lifelong camaraderie through Kokoda. I now have

lifelong friends that I call family. It has expanded my social network, which I will take into my future.

“As many Australians like me had relatives serve on the Kokoda track, my great-grandfather served.

His name was Ted Holiday. In 2009, he made the journey to Papua New Guinea. I am excited to honour his grandfather and track the track that so many journeys have done before him. On the way to Kokoda, the plane that held my dad and 12 other passengers crashed into a mountain; three of those people on the plane were from the Latrobe Valley.

“My track in July 2024 allowed me to continue the dreams of my father and honour him and my great-grandfather.”

After Ms Van Vliet’s speech, the service was followed by wreath laying, letting go of doves, and The Last Post.

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March: Community groups proudly stood together as they walked along Franklin Street, Traralgon.

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Wait and see: Interest abounds to see whether or not the Coalition will stick by its nuclear commitment in the wake of its huge federal election defeat. Loy Yang (A pictured) was identified as a proposed site.

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By PHILIP HOPKINS

THE Coalition before the election planned to keep its nuclear power policy if it lost, but the huge election defeat may now put this intention under scrutiny.

This comes as just days before the election, a nuclear expert reconfirmed that a nuclear station in the Latrobe Valley would cost $10 billion, and highlighted China’s new status as the world’s largest user of domestic nuclear energy.

Robert Parker, who spoke in the Morwell RSL several months ago on nuclear power, also emphasised the need for base load power after the massive electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal last week.

Mr Parker, who has a Masters in Nuclear Science from ANU and is a founder of Nuclear for Climate Australia, said China had just announced it would build 10 new nuclear power stations at a cost of $41billion.

He quoted Yang Chang Li, chairman of the China Nuclear Energy Agency.

“China’s nuclear development is entering a new strategic operating period,” he said.

“By 2030, the installed capacity of operational nuclear power is expected to reach 110 gigawatts.

Nuclear energy will pay a vital role as a key energy substitute for high-energy carbon sources (eg coal) and a mainstay for the stability of the power system.”

Mr Parker said while China was building a lot of wind and solar, they recognised that you must have ultra-low base load power to keep the system stable.

China now has 102 nuclear reactors either operating, under construction, or approved.

“Together they represent an installed capacity of 113 GW, to be completed shortly after in 2030 - making it the largest nuclear fleet in the world,” he said.

“It has now gone past the US as having the largest fleet and they also now have some of the most advanced reactors being built.”

The power stability issue was also highlighted by the recent power outage in the Iberian Peninsula that affected 60 million people in Spain and Portugal, he said.

This involved “an unexplained oscillation or variation in frequency and voltage in the grid”.

“Apparently it started in the southern part of Spain. To ensure the system remained protected, they sequentially shut down the whole area into a blackout,” he said.

There had been other speculation as to why it occurred.

“Lion Hirth, an energy consultant and energy policy at the Hertie School in Berlin said it was ‘likely’ that a system with very little conventional energy online (nuclear, gas, coal, hydro) has less dampening inertia, (in other words) is more prone to such oscillations getting out of control.

“So, despite the uncertainty, I think, he said, that it is fair to say that it didn’t help that the Iberian system was mostly running on wind and solar on Monday noon,” Prof Hirth said.

“This oscillation that occurred in the Iberian Peninsula was fortunately stopped from moving into the larger European grid by the massive inertia built into the French nuclear power system.

It protected the rest of the European grid from the impacts of the Iberian blackout.”

Sixty million people were inconvenienced and there was a massive cost to industry.

“Three elderly people died when they used a domestic electricity generator to try and power an oxygen mask and they died of carbon monoxide poisoning. One woman died in Madrid when she caused a fire with a candle she was using to get light as there was no light at home.”

Commuters were stuck in trains and had to be evacuated.

“We need to get on top of this and change the direction of Australia’s future energy transition; we can’t have the havoc in Australia that is happening in Spain,” he said.

“Getting in the way of a fair-minded analysis are the Australian anti-climate action allies - the Labor Party, the Climate Council, some of the teals. These people are wedded ideologically to renewables and they don’t look objectively at the options and the safety of our grid.”

Mr Parker said a Nuclear for Climate Australia analysis showed that the reasonable cost of nuclear power in Australia was $9billion-$12b per 1000MW unit. The Labor Party’s ‘dreamt-up’ claim of $600b meant a nuclear power unit cost of $46b, he said.

Mr Parker said South Korea’s mainstay APR1400 MW unit cost $12 billion, whereas its smaller standard cousin, the APR1000, cost just under $12b ($11.82b).

Some sites in Australia were more siteconstrained and needed smaller plants such as Canada’s CANDU EC6 - 740MW for just over $9b per unit or Canada’s larger Monark reactor (1000MW) for $10.5b.

Mr Parker said these costs were in contrast to those in China, where an HP1000 with 1225MW capacity cost $4.11b - “one third of the cost of the equivalent plants in South Korea and Canada”.

Russia, one of the world’s biggest nuclear exporters, was building units in Bangladesh, Turkey and Egypt. These cost about $1b each. Similarly in the US, MIT was looking at the cost of a fleet of Westinghouse plants.

“They would be about $10b.”

Mr Parker said this contrasted with the callous ALP claims of $46b a unit.

“These people do not care about having ultra-low emissions and low-cost energy. I used to be an endorsed ALP candidate, but I left that party when I realised at their heart, neither the environment nor low-cost energy was at the heart of ALP policy.

All they cared about was winning at any cost,” he said.

Mr Parker said the Coalition’s policy of establishing seven nuclear stations around Australia was not perfect. The Coalition stated that it would not identify what sort of reactors would be suitable for each site, but would wait for an investigation of hydrology, seismology, the grid connection and other factors before making a decision.

“Frontier Economics came on scene and more meat had to be put on the bones of the policy, which came under more scrutiny,” he said.

Mr Parker said Nuclear for Climate Australia had looked at the type of plants that would fit in the various sites.

“The type of plant strongly depends on the amount of water available,” he said.

The APR1000 MW unit at a cost of $10.5 billion was identified as the best fit for Loy Yang.

“Five of those could (theoretically) go in at Loy Yang, which has a much larger cooling resource that served Loy Yang, Hazelwood and Yallourn,” he said.

Five units at Loy Yang would produce 5250MW of power at a total cost of $55b, which would be the largest nuclear power site in Australia. The next biggest would be Liddell power station in NSW with three APR1000s for $33b.

Mr Parker said the total construction cost of the Coalition plan would be $157b. Two potential smaller 690MW units at Muja in Western Australia would push the total construction for all the nuclear stations to $174b, he said.

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Lions convention hits the ground running

By AIDAN KNIGHT

THE 73rd annual national Lion’s Conference began Friday afternoon at Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Traralgon.

The opening was highlighted by Sari-Elle Kraemer arriving from an 85-kilometre run from the Lions-owned Licola Wilderness Village, accompanied by the Traralgon Harriers.

Ms Kraemer was all smiles despite the vigorous two-day journey, which simultaneously opened the conference and acted as a fundraiser for the Lions-owned Licola Wilderness village, enabling them to provide greater support for disadvantaged youth.

Ms Kraemer, an accomplished runner and frequent fundraiser, herself volunteered at the village over the Christmas holidays, and chose this cause because of the impact it had on her over summer.

“Many of these kids had never been on a holiday

and were facing incredibly tough circumstances”, she said in the month leading up to the event.

“These camps are completely free for the children’s families – made possible through the support of Lions clubs across the country.”

The conference was preluded by the food festival and expo, featuring 30 booths of Lions programming and a range of food trucks and live music.

The runners arrived on the scene triumphant at 5.30pm Friday evening, among a bustling Kay Street full of people.

The Friday leg of the convention ran until 9pm, integrating the general public with Lions club members from all over the country in celebration of everything the Lions have worked for over the past 12 months.

The convention came to an official close on Monday, May 5 after the Express went to print. Full coverage will be included in next week's issue.

Congrats: Traralgon Lions Club President, Mark Henning hides no excitement in seeing Sari-Elle Kraemer at the finish line.

From Everest to GPAC: Ultra runner Sari-Elle Kraemer parts the crowd as she completes her 82km run from Licola.

Photographs: Aidan Knight

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New ambulance branch opened

THE state government has delivered a new, stateof-the-art ambulance branch in Morwell.

The investement supports hardworking paramedics to do what they do best - save lives in their community.

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing officially opened the new branch alongside local paramedics.

The new ambulance station features a nine-bay garage for ambulances, eight rest and recline areas for paramedics to recuperate, training facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and improved security and car parking.

More than 60 paramedics are stationed at the branch 24 hours a day, including Advanced Life Support (ALS crews), a Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) crew, a MICA single responder and Non-Emergency Patient Transport services.

The new branch on English Street spans more than 1500 square metres, features a 12kW rooftop solar system.

The rooftop solar system is expected to provide all the site’s energy requirements during the day, as well as providing a surplus in summer.

The solar power inclusion in Morwell further bolsters Ambulance Victoria’s commitment to achieving net zero carbon by 2024.

This is one of many AV branches to adopt solar power, helping to reduce carbon emissions.

AV Gippsland Director Clinical and Regional Operations, Ross Salathiel said, “The former branch on Spry St served us well for many years, however, as our team and the local community grew it was clear the branch needed to grow with us.”

“This new building is fully equipped with the space and resources our crews need to provide best care to our community here in Morwell and to the wider Gippsland region - now and well into the future.

“As a super branch, Morwell plays an important role in the Gippsland region as home to multiple paramedic, MICA paramedic, non-emergency

Welcome: Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing with Morwell paramedics at the opening of the new ambulance branch.

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patient transport and medium acuity transport teams.”

The Morwell station is one of the 46 new or upgraded ambulance stations delivered through a $279 million investment by the state government to provide better working conditions for paramedics, and ensures lifesaving emergency care is available for all Victorians. Others in the Gippsland region are located at Moe, Traralgon, Warragul West, Sale, Yarram Foster, Orbost and Paynesville.

The state government has invested more than $2 billion into ambulance services since 2014 recruiting more than 2200 additional paramedics, delivering 41 new or upgraded ambulance stations and establishing a new Centre for Paramedicine in partnership with Victoria University.

Paramedics are also getting the training and skills they need to deliver increasingly specialised levels of care, with 2022 election commitments helping to deliver Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioners and more MICA paramedics.

These investments are as important as ever, with the latest quarterly performance data revealing Victorian paramedics responded to nearly 100,000 Code One cases this quarter, or around 1100 lights and sirens cases daily.

This is more than 3000 additional Code One incidents than at the same quarter last year - an increase of 1.5 per cent year-to-date on what was Ambulance Victoria’s busiest year on record.

“We’re making sure the dedicated local paramedics in Morwell have a modern, safe station to support them in doing what they do best - saving lives and caring for the community across the Latrobe Valley,” Ms Shing said.

“Our hardworking ambos deserve the very best facilities, and this new state-of-the-art station will ensure they are well rested so they can continue delivering world-class care when and where the local community needs it,” Minister for Ambulance Services, Mary-Anne Thomas added.

Spacious: Local paramedics are happy with the new station that has been delivered to Morwell by the state government.

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Garden club meeting

Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20 Quit Line: 13 78 48

TRARALGON Garden Club's next meeting is Tuesday, May 13 at Glenview Park (Traralgon Racecourse, 110 McNairn Road, Traralgon), from 2pm.

The group will be discussing 'Companion Planting'.

The club is a friendly group of people with an interest in all aspects of gardening.

Visitors are always welcome.

For further information, phone Bryan Corkran on 0408 598 016.

Ladies badminton

ANY players interested joining social badminton are invited for a morning of light hearted playing.

The group welcomes anyone who would like to come along and have a bit of exercise, along with a laugh and a chat.

Games are Tuesday mornings from 9.30am to 11am at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (Catterick Crescent, Traralgon).

Age is no barrier; don’t worry if you haven’t played before or haven’t played for a while, just come along and give badminton a go.

For any questions, phone Maree on 0408 033 047.

Testify

PENTECOST Church is a catalyst for people to live their lives to the full.

Those interested are invited to Sunday service from 4.30pm at Traralgon Uniting Church (19 Park Lane).

Feel free to email: traralgon@ pentecostchurch.com.au for more information.

Spiritual centre

LATROBE Valley Spiritual Centre (2 Avondale Rd), Morwell.

Join us every Sunday for service, starting at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Guest speaker every week with demonstrations from an invited medium, followed by a cuppa and afternoon tea.

For enquiries, phone Amanda Webb on 0411 051 044.

Honorary justices

ROYAL Victorian Association of Honorary Justices Central Gippsland Branch will host a JP/BJ training day on Saturday, May 24.

This is open to all JPs and BJs, delivered by experienced trainers.

Venue is Traralgon RSL (109-115 Grey Street) from 9.30am.

This facility is disabled and wheelchair friendly.

The session covers: documents with specific requirements, unusual documents, Power of Attorney, Wills and advanced care directives.

Orders for lunch will be taken by 11am and to be paid for by attendees.

Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by May 21 to Tony McLennan on 0408 513 500 or email: mclennan@ speedweb.com.au

CWA meeting

CWA MOE Branch has moved to a more secure location.

Next branch meeting is Monday, May 12 at the old Yallourn Production Centre from 1.30pm.

For all enquiries, direct them to branch secretary Ann Freeman on 0417 993 111 or email: atfreeman@ aussiebb.com.au Any enquiries regarding other branches is the surrounding areas can be directed to area group president, Helen Riedl via: cwalatrobecentral@ gmail.com

Traralgon Cancer Council

THE ladies have been very busy since the start of the year.

In March the group held their first Bunnings barbecue for the year, totalling $710.

The Easter Raffle was held in April, after tickets were sold at Traralgon Centre Plaza. A total of $1040 was raised.

Also in April, a wood raffle was held, which was very popular as the winter months roll in. A total of $1247 was raised.

On Friday, May 30, the group will hold the ever-popular Biggest Morning Tea at the Traralgon Tennis Centre from 10am to 12pm. Cost is $15, with many raffles to be won, door prizes and trading table. Come along and join in the fun while savouring great home cooking. Bring along your friends to this worthy cause.

Parkinson's peer support

LATROBE Valley Parkinson’s Peer Support Group is an informal, local group providing a welcoming environment for those living with Parkinson’s, their carer’s, family and friends.

There is no cost involved - all are welcome to join.

Next meeting will be held tomorrow (Thursday, May 8) from 11am to 1pm at Gippsland Rotary Centenary House (39 Valley Drive, Traralgon).

The group is supported by Fight Parkinson’s (Parkinson’s Victoria), who can be reached on 1800 644 189.

Bridge results

TRARALGON Bridge Club results: Monday, April 28 - 1st Don Tylee and Helen McAdam (62.5 per cent); 2nd Anne Moloney and Cheryl Halse (54.17). Best players April (Monday): Don Tylee and Helen McAdam.

Tuesday, April 29 - 1st Kaye Douglas and Roshni Chand (63.96); 2nd Rob Graham and Glenis Lohr (61.53). Best player April (Tuesday): Kaye Douglas.

Thursday, May 1 - equal-1st Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas, and Don Tylee and Roshni Chand (58.8).

Best players April (Thursday): Greg Nicholson and Kaye Douglas.

If you would like to play or learn more about Bridge, phone Helen McAdam on 0438 164 528.

Gippsland Orchid Club

NEXT meeting will be tomorrow (Thursday, May 8) at the Traralgon Anglican Hall (100 Grey St).

Doors open at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Two of the club's members will give some tips on presenting orchids for shows.

After a very warm summer, the orchids are starting to bud and flower and hopefully it will be a great season.

The group also has a mini show each month where plants that are doing well as displayed. The most popular orchid is voted on by those attending.

Meetings are a place to meet other growers and pick up skills on orchid presentation.

Last month, members were shown how to divide and plant Cattylias with expert advice from Robin Bavinton.

Hopefully some of the divisions will become lovely plants in the future.

For enquiries, ring Pat Murdoch on 0407 741 621.

Classic chess

GOSHEN Wu established a place in the field at Latrobe Valley Chess Club,

Biggest morning tea

MOE and District Cancer Council Volunteer Group will again host this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. This year's instalment is Thursday, May 22 from 10am until till 12 midday at the Moe RSL. A selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes, slices and scones, along with a few savoury items to tempt your taste buds will be available.

Cost is $10 per person. The group is also planning to have a small plant sale, as well as the regular trading table and a raffle.

The current research project is for Lymphoma and Leukaemia.

Next meeting is Monday, May 26 at Moe RSL from 1.30pm.

For more information, get in touch with volunteer group contact, Diane on 0438 517 470, or Linda (0427 671 780).

Cancer Council Supporters Hot Line: 1300 65 65 85

and won the game against Lam Dallis (pseudonym). More games need to be played to complete the current event.

Punishing errors allowed Peter Bakker to take the points against all opponents.

Mistakes were too frequent in the games of Ian Hamilton.

After dropping the first game, Steve Ahern had another loss before holding the draw in a two game match with Cliff Thornton.

Anna Wu has shown many positive signs and is looking forward to further challenges.

Keegan Just played with an impressive defensive style, but the errors were too hard to handle.

The games had many highlights for Brad McClaren, who continues to have the exciting opportunities approaching.

This round will be continued this week.

Phone Cliff Thornton on 0413 330 458 or Ian Hamilton (0400 221 649) for more information on local chess.

Field naturalists

DR Philip Zylstra will give a presentation, by Zoom, on "Rethinking Planned Burns” at the next meeting of the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists Club.

The meeting starts at 7.30pm on Friday, May 23 in the Moe Library.

His presentation will be followed by the club's monthly meeting and supper.

Dr Philip came into bushfire research from a career in fire management and specialist remote area firefighting. He holds positions at Curtin University and the University of Wollongong, and researches fire behaviour and the implications that this has for the ways people interact with forests.

The club outing on Saturday, May 24 will combine two excursions.

Meet at 1pm at Tyers Hall for car pooling and travel up the Walhalla Road to look at areas of the Boola Boola State Forest pre-planned burns to record plants to see what effect this is having on biodiversity.

This will be followed by an afternoon tea with soup and rolls back at the Tyers Hall before going on the second excursion around 5pm on a spotlight survey looking for Greater Gliders.

Wear appropriate clothing.

Everyone is most welcome, both to the meeting and the excursions.

For more information, phone secretary Rose on 0410 237 292.

Visit the website: www.lvfieldnats. org to register if you wish to use Zoom to join the meeting or if you would like to come on the excursion.

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By AIDAN KNIGHT

THE Tyers community celebrated Anzac Day with a dawn service in and around the Tyers Public Hall.

More than 200 people attended to witness the official flag party march in, accompanied musically by the Traralgon City Band, from whom there were several speaking representatives throughout the service.

Kate Wisewould was first to welcome everyone, on behalf of the Tyers & District Community Association, followed by similar notices of thanks and acknowledgment from various councillors, the Traralgon RSL, and Kevin Cameron, musical director of the city band.

Ms Wisewould introduced Tracey Oliver, also from the city band, who spoke in depth about the involvement of the city band in military divisions, and the rich history it has in both world wars, the kind of history one could expect from an organisation 144-years-old.

Ms Oliver spoke of bugle players in the trenches, stuffing the bell of their instruments with handkerchiefs so sound would not carry to the enemy while practicing, and of the 54 times the Traralgon City Band performed at the Traralgon train station to welcome returning soldiers when their wars had ended.

Following this, the band then performed the hymn Abide By Me, accompanied by Rachel Cowan on

Solemn: More than 200 people gathered at Tyers Public Hall for the dawn service.

Poignant childhood memory

By LORRAINE BENNETT

I RECALL a pleasant spring day in late November 1942, and I had walked the forbidden long way home from school with some other kids.

I was met at the corner by an aunt who walked the last 50 metres beside me. I recall I chattered away about my day but I knew she was barely listening.

As we entered the house I noticed that all the blinds were drawn, yet it wasn't a hot day.

In the kitchen, mama was seated at the table with her eyes closed, and pa was awkwardly trying to comfort her. There seemed to be relatives everywhere, yet nobody spoke. I looked around for the baby cousins who were always there when uncles and aunts came to visit, but there was none that day.

Finally I escaped to the sleepout my mother, sister and I shared at the back of the house. My sister was crying, and my first thought that for once she was the one in trouble, so I asked her

what she had done. She looked up at me and sobbed "'Uncle Bill has been killed!''

I didn't understand or believe it at first, but her tears and words were a relief in that they broke the numb silence of the adults, so I sat on the floor beside her and cried with her.

Sig William J Davis, No VX46110, son of Maie and Ern, brother of Harry, Ern Jnr, Jack, and my mother Beryl, loved uncle to all their children, was a brave soldier who did not survive that October 31 battle of El Alamein in 1942.

Anzac Day is also about remembering those who didn't return, many of whom didn't even have time to produce families of their own before their young lives were extinguished and who now lie buried in remote graves most never to be visited by loved ones.

But their bravery didn't die with them, and is well documented by those of us who take the trouble to check it out and read it.

Lest We Forget.

About the author: Lorraine Bennett is a Maffra resident.

vocals, who later returned to the podium with Tyers Primary School to perform both New Zealand and Australian national anthems.

Before this however, wreaths were laid by the RSL, Tyers Primary School, Tyers Fire Brigade, Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, the Tyers Community Association, The Friendly Riders motorcycle group, and various others.

The final wreath to be laid was by the Hunter family, to which Ms Wisewould said a few words for those unfamiliar with the significance they have at Tyers Anzac day services as part of the Rosehaven Waler military horse’s that attend each service. The Waler’s did not make an appearance this year out of respect.

After laying a wreath, Mark Limpus of the Community Assoc. read out The Ode, before the city band treated everyone to an appropriate early morning performance of The Last Post and the minutes silence.

Flags were raised by Tyers Primary leaders in the Reville, and as the ceremony ended the community continued to congregate together for the gunfire breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches in the hall.

The morning stood as a testament to Tyers’ enduring commitment to honouring Anzac Day - through music, memory, and strong community spirit.

Attentive: Cadets stand vigil at the Tyers Photographs: Aidan Knight memorial stone.

Coming together to pay our respects THIS ANZAC Day marked the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

It was here that the ANZAC spirit was forged through extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

On this day, we commemorate all Australians who have served in times of peace and war.

Member for Gippsland East and Shadow Minister for Veterans, Tim Bull, called on all Victorians to pause and reflect on ANZAC Day, honouring the sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our nation.

Whether attending a dawn service or cheering on those who march, ANZAC Day is an occasion when the community comes together to honour those who have made sacrifices so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

"ANZAC Day is a time to remember the courage, mateship, and resilience of those who fought for our freedoms, from the shores of Gallipoli to modern battlefields across the world," Mr Bull said.

"While we honour the legacy of our diggers, we also recognise the dedication of contemporary servicemen and women who stand ready to protect and defend our country today.

"Their service is a testament to the enduring ANZAC spirit."

Mr Bull thanked the 263 Victorian RSL

Sub-Branches and volunteer committees that hosted ANZAC Day dawn, commemorations ceremonies and marches across the state.

Caption: Victorian Shadow Minister for Veterans and Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging locals to come together in remembrance this ANZAC Day by attending one of the many heartfelt services being held across the region.

Honour: Member for Gippsland East, and Victorian Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs, Tim Bull laying a wreath at Gallipoli on a previous Parliamentary delegation.

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Morwell

By LIAM DURKIN

MORWELL RSL Sub-Branch welcomed another strong turnout for this year’s Anzac Day services.

Locals gathered at the dawn service, circling the town’s cenotaph to pay their respects.

An estimated turnout of more than 300 people made the slightly earlier rise, with Morwell RSL commencing its service at 5.45am, a quarter of an hour before the more common 6am start time.

The solemnity that goes with Anzac Day was closely observed by all generations, and come the conclusion of formal proceedings, patrons streamed toward the cenotaph to lay a poppy in remembrance.

The Anzac Day parade took place just before midday, with people arriving from 11.30am.

The annual march saw the ceremony walk up from the eastern side of Elgin Street. Bagpipes played in unison with the march, with defence personnel, veterans, their families, cadets, flag bearers and school children proudly marching.

Taking in the full encompassment of ANZAC, the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand were performed, as well as God Save the King.

The Last Post was performed by Joseph Bonnici of the Latrobe City Brass Band, and national anthems sung by Mrs Bobbi Nardu (who performed the Maori section of the New Zealand National Anthem) and Mrs Sue Townsend.

Guest speaker for Morwell RSL at this year’s service was Commander Wolfgang Miko of the Royal Australian Navy.

Morwell RSL President, Don Fuller led formalities, and recited the Ode to the Fallen.

Respects: People converge on the Morwell cenotaph to lay a poppy Photograph: Liam Durkin during the dawn service.

Dignitaries: Commander Wolfgang Miko of the Royal Australian Navy and Morwell RSL Sub-Branch President, Don Fuller.

Moe

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

MORE than 1000 locals gathered in front of the Moe RSL for its annual dawn service.

The service was once again emceed by Steve Mayes, President of the Moe RSL Sub Branch, while soldiers and local veterans stood front and centre as the crowd grew in the early hours of the morning.

Additional former servicemen and women stood among the public with their medals and poppies firmly planted close to their hearts, with all reflecting on the sacrifices made over the last century and longer.

The crowd stood silently as the service was delivered, which honoured and remembered fallen veterans predominately from the two world wars, as well as Vietnam, Korean, Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars.

Local veteran Ian Caines laid the wreaths on behalf of the Moe RSL members both present, absent and deceased.

Moe Ward Councillor, Adele Pugsley, and Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron were present for the early morning service.

The public was then invited inside the RSL for its gunfire breakfast taking a gold coin donation.

The Anzac Day march attracted an even larger crowd onto Albert Street.

Relatives of local Anzacs took part in the march, as well as representatives from police, CFA and ambulance in the Moe/Newborough area.

Moe Rivers Scout Group, Lowanna College, Baringa School, St Kieran’s, Albert Street, Elizabeth Street and Moe South primary schools all took part in the event.

The 11am main service welcomed Cr Pugsley, Federal Member for Monash, Russell Broadbent, and Latrobe City Deputy Mayor, Sharon Gibson, who was guest speaker for the proceedings.

Strength: The brigade of servicemen and women gathered inside for the gunfire breakfast at Moe RSL.

Remembrance: More than 1000 people turned out to the Moe Anzac Day Dawn Service.

Traralgon

By TOM HAYES

HUNDREDS of faces braved icy conditions to attend this year's Anzac Day dawn service in Traralgon's Kay Street Gardens.

Hosted by the Traralgon RSL Sub Branch, president Daniel Fletcher led proceedings as the crowd faced the sunrise in the east to pay their respects to those who had served our country.

Victoria, from the City of Traralgon Band played The Last Post through the bugle, while bagpiper, David played the tune of Flowers of the Forest.

Huddled around the Traralgon Cenotaph, the hundredsstrong crowd remained silent throughout the service to pay their respects. Spotted in the crowd was Latrobe City Mayor, Dale Harriman.

Little did many in the crowd know what was unfolding at the Melbourne service just 15 minutes beforehand, as the Welcome to Country was booed, sparking widespread controversy.  A COUPLE of hours later, the annual service at Gippsland Memorial Park was underway.

Leading up to this year's Anzac Day, the team at Gippsland Memorial Park were collating the names of veterans buried within their grounds, who had either fought in World War 2, the Allied Forces, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Listed on new bronze plaques were the names now on display for their families to pay tribute to.

Reverend Marilyn Oversby was speaker at this event, which was run by celebrant Kellie Eddy, as Mary Mirtschin sang for those in attendance.

SQNLDR Margaret Triall and Leading Aircraft Woman, April Makeham represented the RAAF Base, tending to the

flags that were raised. Mayor Harriman was a busy man, also attending this service, laying a wreath at the new plaque.

Locals stayed for a refreshment and biscuits after the service.

Packed: Numbers filled the Kay Street Gardens for the Anzac Day Photographs: Tom Hayes service at the Traralgon Cenotaph.

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New: Three plaques have been erected at Gippsland Memorial Park, memorialising those buried at GMP who fought in World War 2, the Allied Forces, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

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Churchill

By AIDAN KNIGHT

CHURCHILL saw close to 350 people attend the 9am service for Anzac Day, which combined elements of a traditional dawn service with that of the standard morning event.

The community congregated around the Churchill War Memorial Sculpture, upon which a dozen or so wreathes were laid by various service groups and institutions. These included the event organisers,

The Churchill Rotary Club, Churchill Scout Group, firefighting and police outfits, Churchill (Cooperating Parishes of Churchill, Boolarra, Yinnar), and the Morwell Citizens Band (who provided the musical pieces for the service).

The bugle of The Last Post echoed magnificently around the courtyard as the sun beamed down upon attendees, despite a dreary forecast which saw many rug up to be there.

The guest speaker this year was Lieutenant

Before the bugle: A crowd that grew to around 350 gather at the Churchill War Memorial for Photographs: Aidan Knight ANZAC Day.

Colonel Jessica Palling, a locally born and raised current servicewoman in the ADF, stationed in Canberra.

Lt. Colonel Palling gave a poignant and inspiring speech honouring not only servicemen and women across all sections and disciples of the Australian and New Zealand military, but those serving their countries elsewhere, and most importantly her local community.

“The Churchil community taught me what service is”, she said between telling an abridged summary of her military career.

Lt Colonel Palling has enjoyed an eye-opening and impressive trajectory, from her humble beginnings studying at Boolarra Primary School and Kurnai College, to studying nursing, which she would ultimately transfer to her position as Senior Health Officer in the ADF. Between those stages of her life, she has worked extensively in ADF policy development, to better the welfare of her servicemen and women, and in both humanitarian and wartime practices during her deployment in Iraq.

“My favourite part of the ADF is the people I’ve served”, as well as the people she’s served with, she stated, making explicit note of international partners to the ANZAC such as NATO and multitude Asian militaries.

Of course, the main focus on April 25 is on those we lost in conflicts, which Lt Colonel Palling paid a touching tribute to – while also making a point of referencing those who made it off the battlefield but continued to fight a mental battle – something she saw a lot of in the medical side of the ADF. These burdens also extend to the servicepeople

whose job it is to treat returning soldiers.

Her speech was met with enthusiastic applause, before the microphone was handed to Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron to call forward each group to lay a wreath.

Ceremonious flag-raising was performed by the local Air Force Cadets squad, and attendees were treated to a flyover by the Latrobe Valley Aero Club, seeing three light aircraft fly in formation, low over the event.

Speaking on sacrifice: Speakers on the day were Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, Lt Colonel Jessica Palling RAANC, Don George, Latrobe City Budgeree Ward Councillor, Leanne Potter and Peter Townsend.

Boolarra

By KATRINA BRANDON

FOR the first time in a long time, Boolarra held an Anzac Day dawn service.

More than 30 people attended, braving the icy morning air.

While the crowd was small, the spirit bloomed throughout; even some local kookaburras joined in the service, echoing to the sound of The Ode and The Last Post played by City of Traralgon Brass Band’s, Dale Franssen.

People of all ages attended the dawn service, with some pets also present.

Wreaths were laid by the Boolarra Community Development Group, who had organised the service, and Latrobe City Budgeree Councillor, Leanne Potter.

The dawn service commenced at 6am at the Railway Park, Boolarra, and later moved to the

memorial hall, which is home to some Anzac Day memorabilia.

According to Boolarra’s historian, Roslyn Carstairs, Boolarra felt the ramifications of war with the loss of 29 people, who were killed during World War 1, World War 2 and in Korea.

“On Anzac Day, 1951, Private Harold Bolitho lost his life in the battle at Kapyong, Korea, along with many others in 3RAR (Royal Australian Regiment),” she told the Express.

“He was only 26. Harold had also served in WW2 and had not been long home when the Korean War started.

“Two WW1 soldiers fought and died on the Gallipoli Peninsula and are buried at the cemetery at Gallipoli. Private Sydney Statham and Private Lionel Richards died within five days of each other, May 6, 1915 and May 1, 1915, respectively.”

Community: Boolarra locals at the town’s dawn service.

Photograph: Katrina Brandon

Yallourn North YALLOURN North commemorated all who had served the nation during time of war.

The town also saluted those who currently comprise Australia's defence forces.

Mater of Ceremonies at the Yallourn North service was Robert Gaulton, and guest speaker John Wilson, ex RAAF. Students from Yallourn North Primary School and Lowanna Secondary College actively contributed to the occasion.

This year was particularly notable for Yallourn North, because it marked the 30th anniversary of the Yallourn North Memorial, a tangible focus for commemorations.

The process of installing the local stone memorial was begun by Norman Casey, Ray Houghton, Gordon Cook and Jack Gardner. After many suggestions, the rock was chosen, the reason being that rock is eternal and everlasting. John Leckey donated the plaque.

The special dedication for the memorial was

organised by Ruth Hibbert, Ann Lovison and Shelah Houghton. It was held on April 23, 1995.

Officials present at the time were John Mitchell (Latrobe Shire Council Chief Executive), Deborah Scott (Latrobe Shire Council Commissioner), Mal Bugg (RSL), Tom Wallace (Baw Baw Shire Commissioner), the Rev Bruce Charles (Anglican), Father Les Lisik (Catholic), the Rev Brian Niblock (UCA), Eric Kennedy, organist Glenis Schulz and bugler Brian Pollard from Traralgon City Band.

Latrobe City Council, which arranged for a flagpole, lighting and concreting, also planted trees and lavender and has since seen to their maintenance. Subsequently, the lavender was replaced with rosemary and a second flagpole was installed to honour the partnership of Australia and New Zealand in the original Anzac action.

The eternal nature of the memorial rock represents the hopes of older Yallourn North residents that younger people will continue into the future the town's tradition of grateful remembrance.

Ms Carstairs is a member of the Boolarra Historical Society and has published a book in honour of Boolarra’s fallen soldiers, They Gave Their Today for Our Tomorrow.

Some of the information in the book shares that four Boolarra soldiers died in the battle of Passchendaele in Ypres, Belgium. The four soldiers

were Lieutenant David Black (age 23), Private Harry Eagland (23), Sergeant Edward Furniss (33), and Private Frank Mauer (24).

“There are so many stories of these brave soldiers and each one is unique,” Ms Carstairs said.

“The people where they used to live will always honour their memory and sacrifice.”

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) Mercury, Venus and Neptune are visiting your sign. So, it’s time for Rams to be clever, charming and compassionate as you learn something new, catch up with an old friend or lend a hand to someone in need. The positive Mercury/Jupiter connection helps you express your fiery creativity and assert your feisty independence, especially within your local community. Your motto is from Aries actress Emma Watson: “I don’t want other people to decide who I am.”

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20) Taureans are in fine form as the Sun, Mercury and Uranus light up your sign. It’s time to shine boldly, communicate clearly and enjoy being the real, authentic you. Earthy Bulls are ready to blossom! Your affirmation for the week is from Hollywood icon (and Taurus birthday great) Katharine Hepburn: “My greatest strength is common sense.”

Wednesday is the best day to be creative at work, express profound feelings and connect with others deeply.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Sociable Twins love to chat, but you can have trouble walking your talk. This week, clever Mercury (your power planet) links up with lucky Jupiter (in Gemini), which could lead to inspiration, a lightbulb moment, and a personal breakthrough! And then – on Saturday – Mercury transits into earthy Taurus, which will help to steady your quicksilver mind, and provide an opportunity to turn your brilliant idea into a thoroughly workable project.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Five planets (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Neptune) are transiting through your career and networking zones. So – when it comes to professional connections and collaborations – aim to be proactive, clever, creative, innovative and intuitive. And some Crabs could become involved in volunteer work. However – with impulsive Mars racing through your money zone – resist the urge to indulgge in a sppontaneous sppendingg sppree that you later regret.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Proactive Mars is charging through your sign (and three planets are transiting through fellow fire sign Aries) so prepare for a lively week, Lions! Energy levels will be high and ppatience low. With Mercury, Uranus and your ruler, the Sun, S shining in your career house, it’s a good time to give a speech, organise a presentation, lead a group or initiate changes at work. Physical exercise is also important as you find positive ways to channel all your feisty, fiery energy.

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Many Librans have very high expectations. And Saturn is currently transiting through your daily routine zone, which will amplify your perfectionist streak. Which could lead to unwanted stress as you deal with constant changes, unfamiliar situations and/or updated information. You’ll discover that perfection is hard to find! So, your motto for the week is from Spanish painter (and birthday great) Salvador Dali: “Have no fear of perfection … you’ll never reach it.”

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Venus connects with your ruler, Pluto, which gives you the opportunity to be the most creative Scorpio you can be. So, it’s the perfect time to unveil the artistic muse within. But – if you stuff something up – don’t collapse in a disheartened heap. Have the courage and resilience to learn from your mistakes, pick yourself up and start all over again. As actor (and birthday great) George Clooney observes: “Failures are infinitely more instructive than successes.”

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) The week starts well with a wonderful link between Mercury and your patron planet, Jupiter. This encourages expansive thinking, good judgement, inspired teaching and better communication in close relationships. So, make the most of the positive vibes! With restless, impatient Mars charging through your adventure zone (until June 17) you’re keen to travel locally, interstate or overseas. So, start planning, booking, packing and leaving ASAP!

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Capricorns thrive on a robust and reliable daily routine.

But this week a domestic matter or a close relationship is likely to veer off in an adventurous new direction. So do your best to be open to timetable changes and keep your adaptability muscles well-flexed. Mercury also boosts your brain power, and Venus revitalises your confidence. So, it’s a terrific time to read, write, research, give a sppeech,, studyy or socialise. You’re also in the mood to entertain at home.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) VThere is much to be gained from exploring relationships, connections and opportunities within your local community. A business could be started, a question could be answered, a soulmate could be found, or a new friendship could blossom. When it comes to an ongoing problem with a romantic or platonic relationship, you need to be proactive about employing some smart new strategies. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting!

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

This week Jupiter and Mercury (your ruling planet) could send a lucky break your way … especially involving paid employment or volunteer work. But are you making the most of the opportunities that are buzzing around at the moment? Don’t be a vacillating Virgo! Step up to the professional plate and show others what you are really capable of. The weekend finds you fantasising about a local getaway, an interstate holiday or an overseas adventure.

Have you been pandering to other people, Pisces?

Saturn (in your sign) encourages you to stand strong and make decisions that suit you. A current situation (or problem) has more options than you previously thought.

Past mistakes can be fixed, contracts can be cancelled, and agreements can be renegotiated. Your motto is from birthday great, singer and activist Bono: “The world is more malleable than you think, and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape.”

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BY CHARLES RATTRAY

I WRITE in response to the the comment piece by Philip Hopkins in last week's Express - 'Hazelwood an ideal location for nuclear plant’ (30/04/25), which mentioned offshore wind and the Star of the South project.

Whatever our future energy mix looks like, there are some very clear facts at hand:  Electricity demand isn't going away; if anything, it will increase;  The Latrobe Valley’s fleet of coal plants we've relied on for many years are due to retire - there isn’t a moment to lose in filling the gap they will leave; and,  Offshore wind will play an important role delivering a forecast five per cent of Australia's total energy generation by 2035 and 10 per cent by 2040.

We've studied the winds in Bass Strait for years.

Data taken from our wind monitors and the Bureau of Meteorology confirm that Gippsland has a unique and world-class offshore wind resource.

It’s strong, remarkably consistent and blows at the right times - including peak electricity demand periods like hot days.

Analysis by the Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre indicates that Gippsland's offshore wind projects can expect to have a 'capacity factor' around 45-54 per cent.

We've even collected data on very hot summer days where that number was closer to 70 per cent.

This makes offshore one of the strongest forms of new energy, especially when paired with one of the many big batteries being built around Gippsland.

So we know that Star of the South would deliver when we need it to, working hand-in-hand with other energy technologies to meet demand.

Recent analysis highlighted in Victoria’s draft 30-year Infrastructure Strategy shows that offshore wind can also help avoid a 42 per cent increase in wholesale energy prices.

A lot of the heavy lifting needed to set up offshore wind in Australia is now done.

Legislation was passed with bi-partisan support, regulations developed, and licences awarded so potential projects can be assessed properly.

Consult: Star of the South Chief Executive, Charles Ratray is encouraging locals to communicate with the company about the project.

Star of the South is well-advanced. We've completed feasibility studies which confirm the project makes sense and is technically feasible.

In doing so we've already spent around $5 million in Gippsland, hiring local staff and buying from around 100 Gippsland businesses.

We’re ready to move forward - to continue the legacy of energy generation in Gippsland, create opportunities for locals for generations to come, and invest in regional communities.

I welcome readers to reach out to our local team who are on-the-ground in Gippsland and available to answer questions in person, via phone 1800 340 340 or email: info@southerlyten.com.au About the author: Charles Rattray is chief executive of Southerly Ten, the company behind Star of the South

Hazelwood study end date AFTER almost 11 years investigating the potential long-term health and wellbeing impacts from exposure to smoke from the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire, the Hazelwood Health Study will close at the end of June.

Dr Matthew Carroll, the Study Principal Investigator for Gippsland, said as a resident of the Latrobe Valley, it had been an enormous privilege to have been not just part of the Hazelwood Health Study from the outset, but to work closely with the community and other stakeholders to complete such a unique and wide-ranging research program.

The study was commissioned and funded by the state government in response to community concerns at the time of the mine fire.

The study has released findings relating to pregnancy outcomes, lung and heart health in both young children and adults, academic performance in school aged children, psychological impacts, health services use, cancer and community wellbeing, resilience and rebuilding. The study has identified many short-to-medium term health effects, but most have since been resolved.

Dr Carroll said these findings had had a major impact on policy and practice, including informing smoke and air pollution guidelines, public health responses to major fire and smoke events, the provision of local health services and local health campaigns.

“The questions that we addressed were based on the concerns being expressed by the community immediately after the mine fire, and it shows how

important it is for community members to raise their concerns and for government and others to take those concerns seriously,” he said.

The study website at: www.hazelwoodhealthstudy.org.au will remain online after the study closes.

It provides overviews of all findings and outcomes, and continues to be a major resource for understanding and responding to future events.

Some research activities will be continuing, particularly through students completing postgraduate research projects. In addition, many of the research team members remain committed to studying health issues in the region and collaborating on future health projects.

“Our wider team, which includes researchers across Australia, remain very interested in the health of the Latrobe Valley community, and we hope to continue collaborating with locals to address the needs of the region,” Dr Carroll said.

Dr Carroll said the team would like to thank the thousands of residents who participated in the study over more than a decade, as well as all the local groups who supported the study over this time.

The study team also wished to thank the state government for its ongoing support of the study and interest in the wellbeing of the local community.

To access all Hazelwood Health Study findings, visit: https://hazelwoodhealthstudy.org.au/ study- findings

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Dark days: The Hazelwood Mine Fire burned for more than a month in 2014, causing widespread health issues.

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The Guide KITCHEN GLOW UP SBS Food, Friday, 8.30pm

Thank you for the music:

Jimmy Barnes celebrates 50 years of Cold Chisel.

If you’ve ever cooked in someone else’s kitchen and found yourself opening every cupboard and drawer in search of something (why is it always in the last place you look?), this helpful design series will be music to your ears. Professional cook, designer and entrepreneur Ellen Marie Bennett (pictured) wholeheartedly believes in making kitchens that are not only efficient and functional but beautiful, colourful rooms the whole family will want to enjoy. In tonight’s premiere, Bennett is in Glendale, California, at the home of parents Lisa and Richie, who need help with their crowded, chaotic kitchen. It’s all hands on deck as Bennett and her team overhaul and reorganise the small space, with jaw-dropping results.

HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION? 10, Monday, 8.40pm

They say time flies when you’re having fun – so it stands to reason that after 12 years on air, the Have You Been Paying Attention? gang are having a blast.

Tonight, Australia’s favourite topical comedy quiz begins its 13th season testing funny folk about the news they may (or may not) have seen during the week.

Quizmaster Tom Gleisner returns, along with regular panellists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee (pictured above with Gleisner) – the former fresh off a successful first season of Sam Pang Tonight – to make light of the week’s headlines.

Ahead of the return, Gleisner said: “I can’t wait to get back into the studio. For me, there’s no better way to spend a Monday night.” We couldn’t agree more.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

PICK OF THE WEEK COLD CHISEL: THE BIG 5-0 Seven, Sunday, 8pm

From a group of young men thrown together in Adelaide in the 1970s, Cold Chisel has become one of the most iconic acts in Australian music.

With a catalogue of absolute Aussie classics, the group has dominated our live music scene for 50 years. The band hit the road late last year with their “Big Five-0” tour to mark half a century in the business and celebrate their passion for performing together – playing to a quarter of a million fans across Australia. As well as capturing the magic on stage during their Sidney Myer Music Bowl show, this unmissable film includes interviews with iconic singer Jimmy Barnes and band members past and present, who share stories of their incredible careers.

Back for a 16th season, this perennial favourite follows eight prominent Australians as they search lesserknown branches of their family trees to uncover the truth about their ancestors. Proving that everyone has a story, their searches uncover stories of love, despair, fortune, survival – and a scandal or three. This time around, Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson, Patrick Brammall, Camilla Franks, Gina Chick, Matt Nable, Claudia Karvan (pictured), Mark Coles Smith and Marc Fennell discover their family secrets. Tuesday’s premiere episode follows Karvan through England, Cyprus and New Zealand as she discovers the exploits of the free-spirited paternal grandmother she never knew.

Wednesday, May 7 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 1.40 Media Watch.

(R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Travel Quest.

(PG, R) 10.00 Matched. (PG, R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour.

(R) 3.40 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. Contestants take on the chasers.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 Young Sheldon.

(PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 7.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (PGl, R) 11.30 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen Nation. (Final) 8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.05 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron.

9.40 Big Boys. (MA15+l) 10.05 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.

(R) 11.20 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 12.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia.

(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Mal) Survivalists face their physical limitations.

8.40 Just One Thing With Michael Mosley. (Final) Michael Mosley shares simple tips that could transform your health with some surprising benefits.

9.15 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) June spirals after a shocking revelation.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Ma) 11.45 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Mav, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted

by Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flow 2.0. (Mls) 11.45 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.15 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Comedy panel show.

8.30 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l) The boys compare cars of the past, present and future, bringing in a Lamborghini Aventador S. 10.00 Wild Cards. (Mv) 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R) 12.15 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Guest chef is Shannon Bennett.

8.40 Elsbeth. (PGv) Elsbeth begins to suspect a wife is behind the death of her husband after a Celebrity Christmas curator is killed in a freak accident.

9.40 NCIS: Origins. (Mav) A military sergeant is found burned in her car.

10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am

WorldWatch. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon France 24 English News. 12.30 (Re)Solved. 1.25 My Life Online. 1.55 Queer Sports.

2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News.

5.20 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.15 Fast And Furious Face-Off. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Contact.

(1997, M) 11.15 MOVIE: Mars Attacks! (1996, M) 1.10am Letterkenny. 2.35 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Home Shopping.

6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

12.45am My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (1960) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes, Prime Minister.

8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 See No Evil. 12.40am My Favorite Martian. 1.10 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 1.40 Midsomer Murders.

3.30 Gideon’s Way. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am GCBC. 6.30

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Spartakus. 9.40 The World According To Grandpa.

9.50 Chums. 10.00 Ocean Parks. 10.50 News.

11.00 Over The Black Dot. 11.30 Haututu Hunters.

12.30pm Unleash The Beast. 1.30 Road Open.

1.40 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny Time. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Waabiny Time. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Mark Berg’s Fishing

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.10 Bewitched. 10.40 I Dream Of Jeannie. 11.10 Young Sheldon. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016, M) 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld.

4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Basketball. Women’s TransTasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 8.00 Basketball.

Men’s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 10.20 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+) 12.50am Love Island UK. 1.45 Supernatural. 3.30 The Addams Family. 4.00 Tom And Jerry. 4.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.50 Hop. 5.10 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 5.30 Pokémon.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

8.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 8.30 Tough Tested. (R) 9.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PGav, R) 11.30 JAG. (PGal, R) 2.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG, R) 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PGav, R) 4.30 JAG. (PGdsv, R) 7.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 FBI. 11.55 Jake And The Fatman. 12.50am Shopping. 2.20 ST: Voyager. 3.15 JAG.

Programs. 4.15pm Millie Magnificent. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 4.40 Vida The Vet. 4.50 Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Pfffirates. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Tish Tash.

5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.25 Tourism.

(2017) 8.50 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 10.20 Long Story Short. (2021, Ml) 12.05pm The Idol. (2015, Ma, Arabic) 2.00 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PGv, French) 3.55 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PGals) 5.35 Goddess. (2013, PGalns, R) 7.30 Up In The Air. (2009, Mlns, R) 9.30 Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas, R) 11.25 Let Them All Talk. (2020, Mls) 1.35am The Forgotten Battle. (2020, MA15+av, German, Dutch, English) 3.55 Fisherman’s Friends. (2019, Ml) 5.55 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PGals)

Addiction. 7.00 My Fishing Place. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. Round 1. Replay. 9.00 Mountain Men. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Storage Wars.

11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars.

1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mountain Men. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers: Best Of. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Police Strike Force. 12.30am Storage Wars. 1.00 Late Programs.

Everyday Gourmet. 7.00 Drew Barrymore. 8.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Neighbours. 9.30 Bold. 10.00 Family Feud. 10.30 Drew Barrymore. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement.

1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier.

3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Rules Of Engagement.

Midnight King Of Queens. 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Thursday, May 8 ABC (2)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia.

(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Mdlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 Alone Australia. (Mal, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls, R) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold.

(PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (PGal, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Claire Hooper s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented

by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Restoration Australia: Lenna House. (Final, PG) Anthony Burke heads to Tasmania.

9.00 Grand Designs Australia: Benowa. (PG, R) Hosted

by Anthony Burke.

9.55 Bill Bailey s Wild West Australia: Broome. (Final, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us: Bathurst.

(Final, PGa) Marc and his team unravel the DNA of Bathurst.

8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Belgium And The Netherlands.

Looks at the true cost paid by both the Allied troops and civilians to free Belgium and the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.

9.30 Sherlock & Daughter. (Premiere) Sherlock Holmes faces a sinister case.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The Hollow. (Malv) 12.55 Departure. (Mav, R) 2.35 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 3.35 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.30 J Schwanke s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show.

Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9.

Fremantle v Collingwood. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

11.00 AFL Post-Game Show.

Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

12.00 Raines. (Premiere, Mahv) A detective investigates a woman s murder.

1.00 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Tommy and his brothers are tested.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Madl, R) A look at random breath-test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) Dr Jonathan Papson is impressed with the pain tolerance of a mechanic who was crushed under a ute.

9.30 A+E Crash Scene Emergency.

(Mm) Teenager Rick injures himself after hitting a roadblock and coming off his mountain bike.

10.30 My Feet Are Killing Me. (Mam) 11.20 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day s news.

7.30 The List. (PGal) The boys hit the local market in India.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia.

(Mls) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.40 10 s Late News.

11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s Programs. 6.35pm Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.

8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak.

8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35 Super Maximum Retro.

1.35 Fanatics: Deep End. 2.05 Insight. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 UnXplained. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Yes, Prime Minister.

3.00 Explore. 3.15 MOVIE: Summer Holiday.

(1963) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 10. Parramatta Eels v Dolphins.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 Rise Of The Dolphins. Midnight Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Waabiny Time. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.25 NITV Weather. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Tribal.

9.25 MOVIE: Coach Carter. (2005, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.30 Britain s Got Talent. 10.30 The Amazing Race.

Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping. 8.00 What s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested.

9.30 ST: Voyager. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 2.30pm ST: Voyager.

3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 Blue Bloods. (Final) 10.20 FBI. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 ST: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. 10.20 A Call To Spy. (2019, Mav) 12.35pm Fisherman s Friends.

(2019, Ml) 2.40 Tourism. (2017) 4.10 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 5.35 Kung Fu Yoga.

(2017, PGalv) 7.35 Marmalade. (2024, Malsv) 9.30 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mls) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. (2023, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House.

3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes.

5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

2pm The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny.

3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 48. 9.00 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses.

(2011, MA15+) 11.00 Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.00 Supernatural. 3.00 Late Programs.

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Friday, May 9 ABC TV (2)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 The 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Claire Hooper s House Of Games.

(R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets.

(PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PGv, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Bad Tutor. (2018, Mav) Vanessa Marcil, Alex Frnka. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News.

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Family Feud. (PG, R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Claire Hooper s House Of Games. Hosted by Claire Hooper.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross 8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) Tensions rise in the community as news of the recent assassination attempt breaks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.

10.35 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R) 12.05 Rage New Music.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R) The story of the Twin Towers.

9.05 Gloriavale: New Zealand s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) Examines widespread abuse inside New Zealand s infamous Gloriavale Christian Community.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) The Nazis invade Norway.

12.10 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 2.00 The Head. (MA15+a, R) 3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 9. St Kilda v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend s best racing.

11.45 To Be Advised.

1.20 The Black Donnellys. out about their father s death.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 West Coast Cops. (Mlv) Life on the beat in Perth takes its toll on Anna.

8.30 MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011, Mals, R) A group of British retirees travels to India to live in what they have been told is a luxurious hotel. Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel.

10.55 MOVIE: Safe Haven.

(2013, Masv, R) Josh Duhamel.

1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

(R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(PGls, R) Celebrity guests include Timothée Chalamet.

9.50 The List. (PGal, R) The boys hit the local market in India.

10.50 10 s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day s news.

12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior.

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters There s Your Problem! . 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.35 Patriot Brains. 1.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. 1.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Escape To The Country.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt.

7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 House Of Wellness.

9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Are You Being Served?

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Friends. 7.30 MOVIE: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. (2023, M) 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Road Open. 2.30 Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.25 NITV Weather. 7.30 MOVIE: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (PG) 9.10 Yarning Culture Through Film. 9.20 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping. 8.00 What s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested.

9.30 ST: Voyager. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 2.30pm ST: Voyager.

3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) 10.20 My Life Is Murder. (Mv, R) 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 ST: Voyager. 3.10 JAG.

6.10am Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PGalv) 8.10 Goddess. (2013, PGalns) 10.05 Dirty Dancing. (1987, Mas) Noon Up In The Air. (2009, Mlns) 2.00 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 4.45 The Majestic. (2001, PGal) 7.30 Life. (2005, Mal) 9.30 Saturday Night Fever.

(1977, MA15+al) 11.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Programs. 12.30pm American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Car Club. 2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dressmaker. (2015, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

2.30pm The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

5.30 Basketball. Men s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 7.30 Basketball.

Women s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 9.50 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PG) 12.05am Love Island UK. 1.10 Supernatural.

3.00 Motorway Cops. 4.00 Late Programs.

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Anzac Day 2025 They shall grow not old, as we that are left ftt grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Lest we forget

Leaders: Trafalgar High School captains Archie Fraser and Jessica Pett ttifer t with assistant principal, Jimi Hopkins at the Trafalgar-Thorpdale RSL service.

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VICTORIAN AN N students have a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Anzac An n spiri rit i through the Spirit of the Anzac An n Prize.

Shadow Minister for Veterans and State Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouragi ging i students in years 9 to 12 to consider applyi ying i for this opportunity, which will see 12 students selected statewide to undergo a fully funded study tour to sites of wartime sign gnifi n ficance i in Gallipoli.

“It is a progr gram r that has had support of both sides of politics for over 20 years,” Mr Bull said.

“This tour is more than just a history lesson. It’s an opportunity for young Victorians to walk in the footsteps of those who serv rved, v to gain a deeper appreciation of their courage, sacrifi fice, i and enduring legacy.”

Over 11 days, students will visit key battlegr grounds r and memorials, commemorating those who made the ultimate sacrifi fice i while exploring Australia’s military and peacekeeping history.

As part of the selection process, students will share their refl flections l on military history, personal connections, and the sign gnifi n ficance i of the Anzac An n legacy in today’s world.

“I am always inspired by the passion young people have for learning about our military history. It is vital that future generations understand that the freedoms we enjoy today were hard-won by those courageous men and women who serv rved v before us,” Mr Bull said.

Applications are now open.

For more information, visit: www.vic.gov.au/ premiers-spirit-anzac-prize.

Celebration of Cultures Education Week

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Education Week 2025

Celebration of Cultures

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Celebrate Education Week in 2025

Education Week is an annual celebration of public education in Victoria.

In 2025, Victoria will celebrate Education Week from Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May. All children deserve a place to learn and thrive in.

This year’s theme Celebration of Cultures highlights the diversity of our communities and the importance of every child feeling safe and welcome at school.

Throughout Education Week, students, parents/ carers, teachers, and school communities are encouraged to celebrate and share ideas to promote the wide range of cultures and cultural connections in Victorian schools.

Creating a culture of care – Every child known, every child valued at St Paul’s AT St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Education Week is more than a calendar event – it’s a reminder of what truly matters in schools: creating spaces where every child feels safe, welcome, included and known, no matter their background.

From the youngest learners in kindergarten to the final years of secondary school, St Paul’s is a place where students from a variety of backgrounds are supported not just to learn, but to grow with confidence and care.

Across the school, the focus remains clear – wellbeing is central to learning.

At St Paul’s, students are known as individuals.

Through a “Being Known” approach, educators make it a priority to understand the ‘whole’ child – not just their academic strengths, but their emotional and social needs too.

With access to wellbeing professionals, including counsellors and chaplaincy staff, students have trusted adults to turn to when they need support or simply someone to listen.

St Paul’s believes that children thrive when they feel safe and seen, and the day-to-day teaching reflects that.

In the primary school, learning goes beyond the classroom.

In addition to a rich curriculum, students enjoy a wide range of co-curricular activities

in sport, music, creative arts and outdoor learning.

It’s about giving every child the chance to find their spark and discover who they are and what they love to do.

As students move into secondary school, the sense of care and community remains just as strong.

Students’ interests are encouraged to flourish through a wide range of co-curricular opportunities such as theatre productions, debating and public speaking, performing arts ensembles, service programs and a variety of sports that connect them with others in meaningful ways.

Opportunities like Team Timor and Peer Support programs empower students not only to pursue their potential but also to lead with empathy.

Behind it all are dedicated educators who continue to prioritise wellbeing by checking in, encouraging participation and fostering a culture of respect and kindness.

At every stage of learning, St Paul’s is committed to more than academic success.

Educators are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, known and inspired to be their best.

St Paul’s is currently taking enrolments for 2027 with limited places for 2026.

With the first group of Year 11 students starting at the Traralgon Campus next year, and the first group of Year 12 students in 2027.

Book a tour online today at stpaulsags. vic.edu.au to see what makes St Paul’s a place where every child belongs.

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Education Week 2025

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Celebration of Cultures

Growing together as adaptable, confident, successful learners and citizens

TRARALGON College is a dual campus secondary school catering for the educational needs of all the young people in Traralgon and the broader local community.

Boasting modern facilities, high quality educational and extracurricular programs, and a strong focus on student leadership and agency, the college offers a full and rich educational environment.

As they enter a new era at Traralgon College their work is underpinned by their supportive and empowering leadership, commitment to continual educational improvement and high expectations for success.

Their values of respect, responsibility and resilience are at the heart of everything they do.

At Traralgon College they work with staff, students, parents and the broader community to fulfil the college purpose of ensuring that every child has the necessary supports to have high levels of success and reach their full potential.

At the Shakespeare Street Campus the comprehensive transition program and strong relationships with feeder primary schools help ensure a smooth progression from a primary to secondary school setting.

Student wellbeing and engagement is enhanced by the provision of diverse and rich programs of social, emotional, and academic supports.

The traditional core curriculum of English, Maths, Science and Humanities is complemented by an array of subjects across other

domains including visual and performing arts, sport and physical education, technology, and languages other than English.

Students entering Traralgon College at Year 7 have the option of applying for the Like Minds Program, an extension and enrichment program catering for high ability students.

The Victorian State Government continues to support school facility management, and as part of the Planned Maintenance Program governed by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) Traralgon College is one of 49 schools across Victoria to be awarded additional funding to the sum of $1.1 million

aimed to upgrade infrastructure across both campuses in 2025.

This follows on from the relatively recent purpose-built state of the art learning facility for students in years 9 to 12 at their Grey Street Campus.

Traralgon College continues to expand the breadth and depth of their robust curriculum program across the middle and senior years to support aspirational outcomes, educational outcomes and vocational pathways.

Their centrally located VCE centre provides the perfect light and open space for students to learn and study together, have ready access to the expertise of their subject teachers while

overlooking the manicured surrounds of the outdoor eating area.

They also offer a strong VCE-Vocational Major pathway with a variety of onsite Vocational Education Training (VET) courses and access to a diverse range of other VET subjects through their external providers.

Students are provided with the critical training required to develop the high demand skills for their chosen vocational pathway.

Across the college students from Year 7-12 are supported by careers and pathways staff to make the most of their educational opportunities, select courses appropriate for their chosen pathway and develop plans for further study and employment.

The experienced and passionate wellbeing team ensure that the appropriate social, emotional and mental health supports are in place to help students navigate the complexities of school and broader life experiences.

Students at Traralgon College can participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities including an expansive student leadership development program, a full range of interschool sports, musical theatre, art exhibitions, instrumental music programs, college bands, camps and excursions.

Social events open for students include school formals at various levels, graduation and presentation evenings.

Traralgon College invites all prospective parents and carers to contact the school to organise a school tour with the College Principal Fiona Milkins, or another member of the executive team.

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Education Week 2025

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Celebration of Cultures

Trafalgar High School – Excellence, Opportunity, Community

TRAFALGAR High School is proud to be recognised as a high-performing school, delivering outstanding outcomes for their students.

They consistently achieve the leading VCE results in the region and boast strong NAPLAN performances, reflecting their commitment to academic excellence.

They are also the only school in the area to offer a fully accredited SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) Program through TASS (The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools), providing an enriched educational experience for high-achieving students who are ready to be challenged.

“Having a fully accredited SEAL Program not only provides fantastic opportunities for our SEAL students, but lifts expectations and outcomes across the entire school community,” said Amanda McQualter, Trafalgar High School’s Teaching and Learning Assistant Principal and SEAL Coordinator.

“Our leadership team is extremely stable and experienced, creating a strong and supportive foundation for students, families and staff.

This stability flows through to our staffing, where we are fortunate to have a dedicated, high-quality team who are passionate about education.”

“Our stability in leadership and staffing means that our students and families benefit from consistency, strong relationships, and a clear educational vision year after year,” said Brett Pedlow, Principal of Trafalgar High School.

Supporting the whole student is at the core of what they do.

Trafalgar High School has an experienced

and well-established wellbeing team, including their own full-time, clinically registered psychologist, ensuring every student has access to expert care and support throughout their school journey.

They also pride themselves on embracing all

students, providing meaningful pathways to suit every learner – whether academic, vocational or a combination of both.

Every student is known, supported, and encouraged to reach their personal best.

Trafalgar High is currently taking enrolments

for both their SEAL Program and mainstream classes for 2026.

They warmly encourage you to make contact with the school to find out more about how Trafalgar High School can support your child’s future success.

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Education Week 2025

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Celebration of Cultures

High expectations leading to excellence at Lowanna College

LOWANNA College is a bright and vibrant school, with high aspirations for their students, families, staff and the wider community.

They are fortunate to have outstanding facilities, situated in a large and attractive setting adjacent to bushland and the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail in the township of Newborough.

The college has undergone significant improvement and achieved outstanding growth in the past five years.

They have seen exciting outcomes in their literacy, numeracy, NAPLAN and VCE achievement results.

Their leaders, teachers and support staff learn with, and alongside, the students through significant investment in classroom coaching, reflection and ongoing professional development.

Lowanna College continues to experience incredible success with their Literacy and Numeracy intervention and enrichment programs.

These programs extend and challenge their most capable students, and most importantly, provide targeted additional support for students who have been identified as needing additional learning strategies to bridge any learning gaps as quickly as possible starting from Year 7.

The college has a significant drive for improvement, ensuring students have opportunities and educational outcomes in line with the very best across Gippsland.

The college has three key areas of focus: Building excellence in teaching and learning, building a climate where students are curious

and empowered, and growing a school-wide culture of learning, feedback and support.

Lowanna takes pride in ensuring that every student leaves the college with the skills necessary to pave the way for their future pathways.

The Wellbeing Team are an incredible resource in the school and comprises of a Wellbeing Leader, Mental Health Practitioner, a team of student counsellors, a school nurse and a fantastic school chaplain.

This team works across the college to build wellbeing awareness, inclusion, safety for students and help students thrive to be the best they can be at school and in life.

Students have many opportunities to

participate in programs that further support their social and emotional growth.

At Lowanna they have a range of specialist programs ensuring students are engaged in their schooling.

Lowanna’s Sports Academy continues to go from strength to strength and is growing, as they support students from right across Gippsland to pursue their passion.

The Sports Academy has strong connections with AFL Gippsland, Gippsland United and Gippsland Soccer.

In 2026 Lowanna is excited to be offering the Lowanna Institute of the Arts, a merit-based program where Year 9 to 10 students will have the opportunity to select a music, art or drama

stream, opening future pathways in the arts for these students.

The intention is to offer this program to students in Years 7 and 8 in 2027.

Lowanna College offers two languages, Italian and Indonesian.

Students can attend a wide range of experiences during their time at the college, whether that be excursions, outdoor education activities or overnight camps.

Students are at the heart of the college, with strong structures for student voice and agency.

They have a strong Student Representative Council, and passionate school captains who sit on the School Council.

Lowanna believes their ongoing success is dependent on working alongside their students; allowing their input to help drive the college’s culture and learning environment.

Where possible, students engage with the wider community to enhance their learning through hands on application that goes beyond the classroom and creates opportunities for students to develop mentoring skills through partnerships with neighbouring primary schools.

Lowanna is proud of the work that they do at the college, working with local students and families and ensuring that high expectations are at the core of all that they do.

The college has an inclusive culture where every student is supported to develop a love for learning, challenged to explore their strengths and achieve success.

Julia Niamh Acting College Principal

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The Lowanna College community is committed to high expectations and believes all students will achieve excellence in their endeavours To find out more contact the college on 5127 9200 0

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Education Week 2025

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Celebration of Cultures

Kurnai College KURNAI College is a multi-campus college that is proud to provide quality education for Morwell, Churchill and the surrounding districts.

Quite simply, Kurnai College is a great school for all!

Whether a student’s future lies in further education, traineeships, apprenticeships or direct entry into the workforce, Kurnai’s dynamic educational programs are crafted to nurture personal growth and equip their students with the skills and confidence required to make a meaningful transition into the post-secondary education world.

No matter which direction your personal pathway leads – Kurnai College has the program to get their students to where they want to go.

At Kurnai College, students receive a broad general education at the junior campuses, allowing them to experience a wide range of subject choices.

As their junior campus experience continues, students make choices that are tailored for their individual pathway.

There are opportunities for extension for those students wishing to go further, as well as many supports for those students that need additional help.

A program that excites and engages the students is the key to enjoyable and fulfilling learning.

The talented team of staff work hard to create learning opportunities that challenge and stretch young minds.

The senior campus offers a huge range of

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VCE choices encompassing the traditional VCE pathway and the new Vocational Major (VM) and VPC pathways.

This ensures that every student has a meaningful pathway through their senior years.

Kurnai College is proud of their students’ achievements in gaining university placements, apprenticeships and traineeships as well as their pathways into the workforce.

They are committed helping every student find the right pathway and each year they are delighted with their successes.

The dedicated team of Pathways Counsellors work closely with students and families, offering expert course and career counselling, whilst also sharing their extensive industry knowledge.

They provide personalised subject counselling, authentic interactions with local industry, workplace learning and proven employment opportunities.

As a leader in student wellbeing and support, Kurnai College has several tiers of student supports embedded into their programs across the college.

They understand how challenging it can be

for young people to navigate their way through today’s ever-changing world.

Kurnai ensures that they have a great team of trained professionals to guide their students through the challenges they face.

The Student Advocate team, student councillors, and mental health professionals ensure that those who need support receive it – when they need it.

This multi-tiered approach ensures that Kurnai supports their students’ emotional, mental, and social needs so as they become the best learners they can be.

Kurnai College warmly invites all members of the community to explore the exceptional educational opportunities available at Kurnai College.

Here, they are unwavering in their commitment to serving their community and providing unparalleled support for all students.

They will ensure that they are well prepared to pursue their chosen pathways with confidence and enthusiasm.

Join Kurnai in a partnership that celebrates and elevates the potential within each young person they are privileged to educate.

Kurnai College -Your pathway to success.

Education Week 2025

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Morwell Central and Morwell Park Primary Schools IN Morwell there are two state-of-the art government primary schools.

These newly developed schools have been designed in response to the latest research, which examines the best student learning environments.

The modern buildings support 21st Century classroom spaces which are designed to encourage interaction between students and teachers in a dynamic, safe environment.

Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music and Gymnasium spaces ensure students at both schools have rich learning opportunities.

Morwell Park and Morwell Central are affiliated with ‘Our Place’ who proudly support Morwell families.

The vision is that all children and their families succeed in life and that school is the central place for learning and support services for the community.

Both Morwell Park and Morwell Central Primary

Morwell Park Primary School Schools value and celebrate the uniqueness of each student and take pride in developing positive and nurturing relationships.

Their learning environments promote teaching approaches where each child receives targeted teaching based on where they are in their learning journey.

With expert teaching practices, they develop learners, who are independent and empowered to reach their full potential.

Morwell Central Primary School

They provide a curriculum that allows for collaboration, flexibility and individuality, whilst also ensuring the wellbeing needs of all their students are met.

Open Days will be held at both school this term for families with children starting in Prep next year.

Morwell Central Primary School will hold School Tours on Monday 26th May at 10:00am, 11:30am and 2:00pm.

Morwell Park Primary School will hold School Tours on Wednesday 21st May at 9:15am and 12:00pm.

Enrolment applications are now open for both these great Morwell government primary schools.

If you would like any further information, please contact Morwell Central Primary office staff on 5136 5568 and Morwell Park Primary office staff on 5134 1793 for further support.

Celebration of Cultures

Chairo Traralgon

TEACHERS at Chairo Christian School’s campus in Traralgon, working in close partnership with parents, are dedicated to helping students on their journey to becoming young men and women of character, capability and commitment who will impact the world around them in positive ways.

The campus provides engaging, challenging and flexible programs that cater for varied learning styles.

From three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten through into secondary school, students are encouraged to develop a love of learning and to explore their gifts and abilities within a caring environment.

In the kindergarten program, the natural curiosity and creativity of children are fostered by encouraging them to use their five senses to explore the world around them to inquire, plan and collaborate, and to grapple with and solve problems.

Children are active learners who learn best when encouraged to be involved, given

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choices and presented with a variety of opportunities.

The Prep to Year 2 program includes investigative learning sessions where students explore literacy, numeracy, science and social science concepts through play-based learning activities.

From Year 3 onward, students continue exploring learning through education research projects that stretch their thinking and develop independent learning skills.

The campus caters for students from kindergarten to Year 8, with preparation for Years 9 to 12 at Chairo’s Drouin campus being supported by various intercampus opportunities, including athletics and swimming carnivals.

For more information, interested families are invited to call 5173 0500 or visit chairo.vic. edu.au.

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Education Week 2025

Albert Street Primary School

Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May

Elizabeth Street Primary School

Narracan Primary School

Celebration of Cultures

Newborough Primary School

Newborough East Primary School

Moe District Government Primary Schools Albert Street Primary School

ALBERT Street Primary School offers a caring, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, valuing Partnership, Respect, Optimism and Pride.

Visual Arts, Digital Technology, Library, Sustainability and Kurnai Language and Culture are specialist programs offered in addition to P-6 classroom programs.

The playgrounds, yarning circle, community garden and outdoor kitchen are surrounded by high security fencing ensuring students play and explore in a safe environment.

An experienced wellbeing team partners with families focusing on the learning, social and emotional needs of their children to help them achieve success.

Albert Street also welcomes families and volunteers to participate and support their community.

Elizabeth Street Primary School

ELIZABETH Street Primary School is a well-resourced, community minded educational setting, located in Moe. Elizabeth Street Primary school maintains small class sizes, especially in the early years of schooling.

It is staffed with experienced teaching staff who are passionate about each child’s academic growth and wellbeing.

These small class sizes, maximize the attention each child receives on a daily basis.

Each class also has Education Support staff available to meet the academic and social needs of the children.

Elizabeth Street is also heavily focused on the wellbeing of each child as well as their academic excellence.

The school also offers additional support with a school Wellbeing Officer, School Chaplain and School Nurse.

For further information or to have a tour of the school, please contact the school principal, Ian Frost, on 5127 2607.

cattle, beautiful trees, kookaburras, and blue-tongued lizards.

This small school provides a nurturing and caring learning environment, offering small class sizes in which they cater for different learning styles at all different levels.

Students enjoy playing in their natural environment, growing their own vegetables, and tending to the school’s chickens that provide eggs to use in the weekly cooking classes.

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum, with enrichment programs including Auslan, Science, Art, Music, MARC Van, Physical Education, and a Wellbeing program that includes regular yoga.

The Student Representative Council is active in providing students with a voice about their learning, their school environment, and their community participation.

The school minibus travels daily through the Moe/Newborough area.

Families are invited to visit this wonderful school.

Please phone the office on 5634 8215, to book a time to meet with the Acting Principal, Monique In der Maur.

Newborough Primary School

NARRACAN Primary School is situated on top of the hill in Narracan, surrounded by paddocks full of

NEWBOROUGH Primary School’s vision statement building happy learners, reaching their full potential in a safe and respectful environment, is immersed in all aspects of their school and school community.

The school values are Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner.

They teach their students how to develop the knowledge and skills to become successful and thrive in all their life endeavours.

At Newborough Primary they understand that all learners are different and require different support and instruction to achieve their goals.

All staff at the school, not only the teachers, focus on where each of the students are currently achieving and how they can support them to get to the next step in their learning.

This focus is vital for their academic growth and is equally important for their social and emotional wellbeing.

With the support of the Wellbeing Team, the staff can assist students in all aspects of their schooling life.

Enjoying being at school is just as important as academic growth.

The priority is to have happy students who love learning.

Rawson Primary School

South Street Primary School

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Newborough East Primary School

NEWBOROUGH East Primary School offers all students a safe, inclusive and engaging educational program.

With high expectations and a philosophy that ALL students can achieve, Newborough East Primary School provides an engaging environment for learning and play.

The strong curriculum focusses on numeracy and literacy.

The inclusion of specialist subjects Art, PE, Library and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – including Robotics), as well as a range of hands-on learning experiences allows Newborough East Primary School to truly cater for all students.

NEPS has outstanding facilities which include a library, gymnasium, school canteen as well as before and after school care onsite.

NEPS prides itself on strong community connections and is proud to offer an innovative professionals in schools program which includes an onsite School Nurse and programs supported by an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and mental health specialists.

If you would like to make a time for a tour, please phone the school on 5126 1399.

South Street Primary School

THE experienced and committed leadership team at South Street Primary School is proud to continue guiding their community towards their vision of excellence in education to achieve personal growth and academic success.

Led by Principal Brendan Dawson, Assistant Principal Nic Quenault, and Learning Specialists Erin Beissel and Melissa Pavey, the team brings a strong mix of experience, educational expertise, and genuine care for every student.

South Street looks forward to building on their success and invite all local families to book a personalised tour during their Education Week celebrations.

To meet the team and explore their facilities and evidence-based learning programs, please phone 5127 1512.

Tanjil South Primary School

AT Tanjil South Primary, they believe that every child deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

The small, close-knit school provides a nurturing environment where students receive personalised attention, and a curriculum tailored to their unique learning needs.

Here, your child won’t just be another student—they’ll be part of a family.

With small class sizes, they ensure that every child gets the individual support they need to thrive.

Their warm atmosphere fosters a strong sense of belonging, where children feel confident, supported, and encouraged to do their best.

Learning goes beyond textbooks, as they incorporate hands-on experiences with their friendly chickens, quails, budgies, and beloved wellbeing dog.

These daily interactions help children develop empathy, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the world around them.

Tanjil South Primary welcomes new students and their families to visit on their Open Day – May 16th.

With the School Values of Respect, Resilience, Teamwork and Community, they provide a community minded approach to education within their small school setting.

They offer a high-quality education with a strong academic focus in literacy and numeracy.

Wellbeing is supported by specialised staff and a school chaplain.

They operate specialist classes in Art, Japanese, Physical Education and MARC Library. WGPS uses the School Wide Positive Behaviours Support Program and Berry Street Education Model, to build a foundation that encompasses the whole child with a strengths-based approach.

Willow Grove offers an extensive transition from Kindergarten to Prep and will operate with an on-site Kinder from 2027.

Willow Grove welcomes all new students and their families in a friendly and inclusive manner.

Yallourn North Primary School

RAWSON Primary School is a learning community that challenges and engages its students academically while providing a safe environment that supports and enhances their mental health and wellbeing.

Located in the small township of Rawson, the school is nestled in a picturesque location with ample grounds for students and modern buildings that enable students to engage in a variety of specialist subjects such as art, music, science, and physical education.

Rawson PS engages closely with the local community with students participating in a range of incursions and excursions to enhance their education and understanding of the world.

The staff and students embody the school values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be A Learner and Teamwork.

School tours are welcome at any time of the year.

Please contact Principal Cameron Le Page to arrange a tour on 5165 3443.

WILLOW Grove Primary School is situated in the heart of the Willow Grove community, in close proximity to the beautiful views of Blue Rock Dam.

YALLOURN North Primary School is located a short ten-minute drive from Moe/Newborough.

They are a fantastic rural school that has first class facilities.

Students learn from a combination of direct instruction and gradual release.

This gives students the skills they need to be successful.

All of their classroom teachers are supported by learning support staff who ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed.

Their specialist subjects include PE, Auslan, Art, STEM and Library.

They have schoolwide processes to support students with a school counsellor and wellbeing leader.

In 2025 Yallourn North have launched their own speech pathologist guided STARS program and run after school tutoring every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 4:30pm to support their students’ academic development.

The School Council run the After School Care Program from 3:15pm till 6:30pm during school terms.

Yallourn North also actively support their community to ensure their students learn vital civic skills.

Tanjil South Primary School

Willow Grove Primary School

Yallourn North Primary School

Rawson Primary School

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The Moe, Newborough and surrounding towns’ government primary schools work in partnership to deliver high impact teaching to support the learning growth of all their students. The rural primary schools of Narracan, Rawson, Tanjil South and Willow Grove offer smaller class sizes, an extensive rich curriculum and a strong supportive community for their students and families. Alternatively, Albert St, Elizabeth St, Newborough, Newborough East, South St and Yallourn North range in size and specialised programs.

Every school in this network and the rural schools are committed to strengthening the literacy and numeracy skills of each student through intervention and extension programs as required. Every school provides a Child Safe environment focusing on student engagement and wellbeing. Transition programs are also a feature of each school as they have a strong connection with their feeder kinders and secondary school, to ensure each child commences their primary and secondary school with all the necessary information to support continued learning growth. The schools also work

in partnership with higher education providers, including Federation University and TAFE Gippsland, as well as other organisations such as Rotary, Latrobe Community Health and Emergency Services to provide a diverse curriculum.

Further information regarding the individualised programs of these primary schools can be found on their websites.

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30 years ago

The Express, May 2, 1995

Thieves hit school THIEVES forced the side window of the disused Trafalgar East Primary School late last month before making off with $6000 worth of equipment. Goods stolen included a television, video cassette recorder, Apple computer, printer and CD ROM, refrigerator microwave, cassette player and other electrical equipment. Police believe the theft took place between 19-21 April. Warragul CIB are currently investigating the incident.

WHITTAKERS Road, Traralgon is named after Edward (Ned) Sydney Whittakers, the third son of William Whittakers, who founded Fernhill Station in 1875.

The station was east of Traralgon, part of the Traralgon East run of John Fowler Turnbull.

After purchasing 750 acres of river flats from the Traralgon Park run, Fernhill Station reached 2500 acres in size.

Edward (Ned) took on managing Fernhill upon his father’s death in 1893. Fernhill Station was thought to be named after ‘Fernfield House’ where William’s mother lived in Gresfold, Wales.

Edward was born to William and Louisa Whittakers in Moore Hall, Sydney on November 17, 1859. He died at Fernhill on October 10, 1932.

Edward married Annie Elizabeth Howitt on November 1, 1894 at St Georges Church, Malvern and afterwards at Heanor, East Malvern.

10 years ago The Express, May 7, 2015

Railing for duplication LOBBYING for duplication of sections of the Gippsland rail line is set to continue, after the long-called for upgrade failed to attract funding in the state budget.

Gippsland will see new carriages introduced into V/LINE services in coming years as part of a $286 million order of 21 new VLocity carriages.

Meanwhile, $2 million has been fast-tracked to enable works on 52 regional level crossings to start “as soon as possible” as part of a $50.5 million allocation

The man himself: Edward Whittakers, (circa 1923) who served more than 30 years on local Images contributed council.

Scenic: Sketch of the Fernhill Homestead (east of Traralgon), founded by Edward Whittakers, whom Whittakers Road, Traralgon is named after.

Annie was the daughter of Dr Alfred Howitt, the explorer who found the remains of Burke and Wills.

Edward and Annie had two daughters: Martha, born in 1895, and Mary in 1903. Dr Howitt had been appointed Police Magistrate for Gippsland in 1863.Among Edward’s achievements were:  Councillor, first elected in 1901. He served on council for 31 years, and was shire president in 1903, 1909, 1913, 1917, 1921 and 1924 (six terms); the last when he was 73-years-of age;  He was lieutenant of a detachment of the Victorian Mounted Rifles, vice-president of Traralgon Agricultural Society, president of the recreation reserve committee of management, and director of the Traralgon Butter Factory Company.

Community organisations were not his only interest. Edward found time to play cricket for Rosedale and football for Traralgon.

The Whittakers family were also connected to the author Mary Grant Bruce, who wrote the Billabong books.

William Sr was Mary Grant Bruce’s grandfather.

Information and photos from Traralgon District Historical Society.

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TODAY’S Express has come out on time…despite the blackened, patched-up condition of the equipment. It has been produced with considerable difficulty amid smoke and ash and with a makeshift power supply.

On Saturday afternoon, fire badly damaged the production department of The Express office in Morwell and only the prompt action of the fire brigade prevented sophisticated equipment from being destroyed. Fire officers believed children playing with matches started the fire in bales of waste newsprint awaiting transport to Maryvale mill.

The fire spread quickly into the ceiling and threatened the press room, containing the $80,000 press and 15 tonnes of newsprint which had arrived the previous day. It badly damaged the platemaking section but the expensive and highly sensitive computerised type-setting equipment suffered only smoke-damage.

Cost of the damage is still being assessed. Destroyed in the fire were the irreplaceable files of the Morwell Advertiser and Moe Advocate, some dating back to the last century. The pictures were taken close to where the fire is believed to have started.

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Aspiring doctors take it step by step

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

TWO local medical students have taken the first steps to begin their careers right in their own backyard.

In a partnership between Federation and Monash universities, the Gippsland Partnership Program is now seeing the first wave of intake come into effect since it was established in 2021.

The Gippsland exclusive program has provided striving locals Annalise Gafa (Traralgon) and Henry Bird (Wonthaggi) the opportunity to complete their degree, and eventually work closer to home as future doctors.

Having both graduated from their undergraduate course, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, they now begin their medical degrees in Churchill.

Identifying it during their final year of high school, the program was seen by both Ms Gafa and Mr Bird as a specific path that swings open opportunities going forward in postgraduate studies and eventually when they enter the workforce.

“In Year 12, I was never 100 per cent solid on what I wanted to do … it was all very appealing to do biomed, and just the opportunity to be able to do that locally without having to move away was really appealing,” Ms Gafa said.

For someone like Mr Bird, who didn’t reach the marks to get into medicine right away once he’d finished VCE, the program offered him an excellent bridging degree that would then lead into his dream endeavours.

“My Year 12 careers teacher put me onto it and I applied for it as my first option and got in and really never looked back after that,” he said.

“Biomed was always a way of getting into medicine, if I wasn’t to get in straight out of high school, which I didn’t … it was always the plan.”

Given Federation University’s smaller, less overwhelming campus, it provided the likes of the two university students the ability to forge strong relationships with their lecturers and each other.

“I really enjoyed the environment at Federation.

Being a more rural, smaller campus, you get to

Primed: Having completed Federation and Monash universities Gippsland Partnership Program, two aspiring local regional doctors, Annalise Gafa and Henry Bird, are getting reading for the industry.

Photograph supplied develop really good relationships with all your lecturers and so there was lots of opportunities for one-on-one support, which I don’t necessarily think you would have the opportunity at a bigger Melbourne university,” Ms Gafa said.

Entering into their fourth year of study, now with Monash, opportunities have risen for the two, including clinical and community-based placements.

Mr Bird is currently undertaking a role at

High-quality h2o coming for irrigators THE state government’s decision to allocate additional water to irrigators, the environment and traditional owners on the Latrobe River is better late than never, according to The Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien.

Mr O’Brien said he has been campaigning for years to have the unused water allocated to boost irrigation and food production in central Gippsland.

The state government has recently agreed that 16,000ML of water will be carved up equally between the three user groups.

“This is a decision that is long overdue and it beggars belief that it’s taken the government nearly two-and-a-half years to make a decision that could have been made on the spot,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It was 2022 when the government’s Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy agreed to allocate 16,000ML of unused water in Blue Rock Lake, but instead of simply making a decision on how much water would be allocated between the three recipients, the government has wasted two-and-a-half years dithering.

“This water can deliver both important environmental and economic benefits for the Latrobe River region, and I know there are many farmers eagerly anticipating the opportunity to access additional water.

“This water will help grow our local agricultural

economy and deliver long-term sustainable jobs in our region.”

Mr O’Brien said the state government should also have announced a process as to how it will allocate this water so that farmers can begin to plan.

“While the additional 5000 or so megalitres of water will be eagerly snapped up by farmers, the government has given no indication of how this process will occur - whether it will be an auction, a tender, or a reallocation across existing licences.

“The government should have spent the last two-and-a-half years working out this process and should now be able to tell farmers how it will happen.

“With Labor’s closure of the timber industry and the winding down of coal fired power in the Latrobe Valley, irrigated agriculture has an important role to play in long-term economic sustainability for our region and I encourage the government to move swiftly to further develop these water resources.”

About time: Nationals Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is pleased the state government has finally allocated unused water in the Latrobe River system to help local irrigators.

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Protecting unique, local Gippy plant

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GIPPSLAND Water is working to secure the future of the Wellington Mint-bush.

Gippsland Water’s involvement in a two-year genetic study of the Wellington Mint-bush is providing valuable insights into the threatened species.

The Wellington Mint-bush is unique to Gunaikurnai Country in Gippsland, with populations at Dutson Downs, on land managed

by Gippsland Water, as well as Holey Plains State Park (near Rosedale).

Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming said the genetic study would help Gippsland Water identify new methods to protect the plant for future generations.

“Researchers are currently analysing DNA results taken from more than 270 individual plants to better understand the diversity of our existing wild populations,” she said.

“This will be used to compare the rates of breeding between populations and allow us to understand some of the limitations to effective natural breeding.

“The project has also collected seed from 229 plants which is being x-rayed to understand the viability of seed being produced by wild plants.”

Senior environment and sustainability lead, Shannon Dwyer said this important data would be used to guide conservation efforts.

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“Some of the strategies we are looking at include growing plants from seed to strengthen existing populations and introducing some of those plants into new populations,” Mr Dwyer said.

“This would allow us to increase genetic diversity among our existing populations and create more resilient and healthier plants.

“Other conservation methods include seed banking in the Victorian Conservation Seedbank at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to ensure future generations can regrow the plant if our local populations were ever lost.”

The two-year research project is being undertaken through the University of New England and has been funded and supported by Gippsland Water, The Australian Flora Foundation, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA’s) Nature Fund, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Hancock Victoria Plantations, Gunaikurnai Land and Aboriginal Waters Corporation and Parks Victoria.

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Heyfield Community Resource Centre, the town’s neighbourhood house, while both he and Ms Gafa begin placement at Sale Hospital over the coming months.

“I think we are going to be quite prepared for the rural side of things,” Ms Gafa said.

“In our classes, we’ve looked at lots of barriers that living in a rural area might have and how that’s going to impact on their health. It’s been a really good path to have a broader understanding of health and how it can change between different areas.”

“It’s (all) really good because you’re staying in that rural area, getting to get a bit more out into the community then just staying in the classroom, and engaging with the community,” Mr Bird added.

Both agreed it is simultaneously beneficial to them and Gippsland health providers to hire locally.

“I think that there’s obviously a need for rural doctors, so being able to sort of get people from rural, let them study rural, and hopefully keep them rural,” Mr Bird said.

“I think if you study locally, you’re from the local area, you’re going to want to keep working in that area,” Ms Gafa added.

“That’s where you make your friends and where you’re family are ... and if you’re hiring people from the local area, they’re going to watch to continue working here and they also probably have more of an insight into how living in a rural area can reflect your health.”

Once they’ve graduated entirely, both enthusiastic students intend to remain in the area to work as Gippsland doctors, which will only strengthen the workforce across the region.

No smoke and mirrors THE scale of harm caused by smoking is higher than previously thought, according to new research from Australian National University (ANU).

Tragically, an estimated 66 Australians a day, or more than 24,000 people a year, will die from smoking.

It is well-known that smoking increases mortality, however to date, estimates of the number of Australian deaths caused by smoking have been based on international studies, as local data has not been available.

In this study, 178,000 Australians, aged 45-74 were interviewed between 2005 and 2009 and followed until 2017. Providing detailed, local evidence for the first time, this new research showed the harm is worse than indicated by the previous estimates of smoking-caused death of around 15,000 to 21,000 deaths a year.

It finds that smoking increases the risk of dying from 23 common causes – including health harms related to the lungs, the heart and even the brain. The results also show that even low-level smoking can kill. Smoking 14 or fewer cigarettes a day increases the risk of dying from chronic lung disease by 20-fold, and raises the risk of lung cancer death 10-fold.

Cancer Council Victoria Chief Executive, Todd Harper AM, expressed his deep concern at what the results reveal.

“It’s alarming to think that the more research we have into the impacts of smoking, the more we discover about just how dire the health harms are,” he said.

“Every cigarette is doing you damage, and we’re committed to doing all we can to prevent these harms, with a particular focus at Cancer Council Victoria on the 16 cancers smoking causes.”

Quit Director, Rachael Andersen said this new research underscores the importance of the current tobacco and vaping reforms in steering Australia towards a future where young people are protected from uniquely addictive and harmful products.

“Our decades-long work calling for strengthened tobacco laws has been effective in driving down smoking prevalence and preventing uptake among younger people, and this is why we must do more to reduce harms from smoking,” she said.

Ms Andersen also encouraged people who currently smoke to reach out to the services available to help people quit.

“I can only imagine how results like these will worry someone who smokes. Whether it’s your very first attempt to quit, or it’s been years since you tried, we’re here to help,” she said.

“Quitting becomes more do-able if you get the right kind of help and take it one step at a time.”

Catholic Education Week 16th to 23rd of May 2025

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Catholic Education Week

16th to 23rd of May 2025

‘Hope’ is alive in Catholic Schools

CATHOLIC primary and secondary schools across the Diocese of Sale will be opening their doors to the community with Open Days and activities to celebrate Catholic Education Week from16 May to 23 May 2025.

This year’s theme is ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ to align with the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope proclaimed by the late Pope Francis, inviting communities to reflect on the significance of hope and faith in their lives.

Mr Paul Velten, Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, said schools will be

helping to spread the message of ‘hope’ in their communities as part of Catholic Education Week.

“Some schools have created ‘Hope Walls’ adorned with messages and artwork that reflect what Hope means in their school communities, while others are undertaking social justice and fundraising projects to support those in need.”

“The ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ theme highlights the importance of faith, compassion, and community, and the transformative power of education in shaping students into tomorrow’s leaders.”

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A celebration of student learning in primary and secondary schools will take place at the conclusion of Mass.

There are 39 Catholic primary schools and 7 Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale educating more than 20,000 students.

A new school, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School opened its doors in Clyde North this year.

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Catholic schools empower students to develop their capabilities academically, spiritually, and socially, preparing them to be compassionate and capable leaders in the communities of the future.

Catholic schools invite families to attend an Open Day or contact a school for an individual tour and enrolment information.

Visit a school and see the Catholic education difference!

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Lifelong learners at Sacred Heart

SACRED Heart is a small school with a big impact.

Their Gospel values empower all their learners to achieve their potential in the world.

Every step in the learning cycle contributes to the learner’s ability to be a lifelong learner.

At Sacred Heart they work together as a community of faith to educate all learners to be RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE, and SAFE. Their goal is for all learners to realise their own excellence and continuously strive to improve.

Teachers combine their knowledge in collaboration to teach every child at their point of need.

Their timetable dedicates morning blocks of work to English including a sequential phonics program and dedicated lessons of reading and writing.

Dedicated learning in Mathematics looks at both number knowledge and applying the knowledge to problem-solving.

They also make the most of all community activities and embrace these occasions as learning opportunities.

Their specialist areas, Art, Physical Education, Science Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM), Aboriginal Studies, and AUSLAN are engaging and stimulating.

Their Inquiry studies, Geography, History, Civics and Citizenship, The Arts - Drama, Music and Dance and Design and also Digital Technologies are drawn from a big idea to create connections for understanding and learning.

All families are welcome to join the Sacred Heart community and be part of a learning journey that is individualised, empowered and engaging.

This year they are holding a Parent Information

Evening on Tuesday the 20th of May from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

You can also book a tour on the same day at either 9:30 am or 3:30 pm.

Ring the office on 5134 3718 as bookings are essential.

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Experience the Strength at St Vincent’s

AT St Vincent’s, they provide a nurturing, futurefocused learning environment grounded in Catholic values.

The school is a vibrant, inclusive community where students are supported to grow academically, spiritually, and creatively.

A core strength of their curriculum is their evidence-based literacy program, which empowers students with strong reading, writing, and communication skills.

Their skilled educators provide targeted support to ensure every child experiences success and confidence in their learning journey.

“We recently proudly opened brand new, state-of-the-art learning spaces.

These modern classrooms support both focused learning and creative exploration in a welcoming, dynamic environment,” Said Principal Dave Cooper.

“Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Our dedicated wellbeing team supports students’ emotional, social, and spiritual development, ensuring that each child feels safe, connected, and ready to thrive.

“We also offer an extensive Transition program designed to support children and families as they begin their primary school journey.

Through a series of engaging activities, classroom visits, and relationship-building experiences, children feel confident, connected, and ready for a positive start to school life.”

St Vincent’s Performing Arts and Visual Arts programs are a true highlight of the school.

Students are immersed in music, dance, drama, and artistic expression under the

guidance of specialist teachers who nurture creativity and confidence.

“We embrace innovation through a unique, dedicated Digital Technology facility—a standout feature of our school,” Principal Dave Cooper explained.

“This specialised space provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore coding, robotics, multimedia, and digital problem-solving.

It’s a space where curiosity is encouraged and 21st-century skills are built with purpose.”

“St Vinents celebrates a rich migrant history which is honored and passed on through our vibrant Italian language program, which fosters cultural appreciation, communication skills, and a love for languages.

“Community engagement is central to our identity.

Through faith-based events, family involvement, and local partnerships, we continue to grow as a school that values compassion, unity, and active participation.

“Our students also enjoy a diverse and exciting sports program, offering opportunities to develop skills, resilience, and school spirit through house team activities and inter-school competitions.

All of this is delivered within an affordable, high-quality Catholic education, where every child is supported to flourish.”

St Vincent’s invite you to experience the warmth, creativity, and excellence of the school.

Enrolments are now open, so please feel welcome to attend the Open Day or contact the office to arrange a school tour.

St Vincent de Paul Primary School ENROLMENTS ARE OPEN NOW

School Tours and Information for Foundation 2025

Tuesday 20th of May, 2025 School Tours 9.30am and 3.30pm Parent Information Evening’ 5.30pm - 6.30pm The Sacred Heart school community warmly invites all interested families to visit our school in action, meet staff and discover the learning experiences we provide to all students.

Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, Safe.

Open Day

Thursday 22nd of May 2025

School tours will run at 9.30am, 12 noon and 4.30pm

Please phone our office to book a school tour or 5134 3718

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16th to 23rd of May 2025

Let Your Child Shine at Lumen Christi in 2026 LUMEN Christi Catholic Primary School is located in Churchill.

They pride themselves in fostering a love of learning in a place where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to shine.

Their small school environment means they build strong relationships with all of their students and families.

Enrolments are now open for 2026 and Lumen Christi welcome families to visit the school office to collect an information pack or call the school office to arrange a private tour with the Principal.

The school offers a wide range of specialist classes including Physical Education, Visual Arts, Auslan, Library and Music.

They are passionate about educating the whole child and place great value in these areas of learning that foster creative thinking and expression.

In the school assemblies and masses, they celebrate being together as a community.

This is at the very heart of what it means to be a proud Catholic School where everyone is invited

to take part in learning and celebrating their traditions and faith.

Lumen Christi is an inclusive school, committed to child safety, where belonging and acceptance is an important part of who they are and what they stand for.

Families do not need to be Catholic to attend the school.

Everyone is welcome at Lumen Christi.

Lumen Christi is excited to welcome new families into the Lumen Christi community in 2026 and are happy to provide guided tours by appointment at any time.

For any further enquiries, please contact the Principal Sally Darby, Principal on 5122 2231 or via email principal@churchill.catholic.edu.au Families are encouraged to view the website and Facebook Page (Lumen Christi Catholic Primary School) to get to know more about Lumen Christi.

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LAVALLA Catholic College has provided Catholic education in the Marist tradition to the Latrobe Valley community for more than 60 years.

The College is in the formation business; holistically forming young people who are open to a rich journey of faith and who are stewards of their people, place, time and traditions.

Lavalla graduates are adaptable, resilient, life-long learners and responsible citizens, eager to make positive and meaningful contributions to society.

Students at Lavalla are respectful and nurture caring, inclusive relationships in the example of Jesus Christ and are young people of compassion, integrity, dignity and hope.

At Lavalla, they strive to educate all students to their full academic potential.

They empower their students with the tools that they need to succeed and provide extensive subject offerings across all secondary year levels.

Their focus is on individual pathways and design programs of learning that motivate and inspire students to achieve their personal best.

The breadth of curriculum offerings allows

the flexibility to extend students and to provide specialised learning support as required.

The College also supports students with career counselling, pastoral care and wellbeing programs and on-site access to personal counselling, to support adolescent mental and emotional health.

Relationships between home and school are prioritised at Lavalla, with strong connections to wellbeing and teaching staff well established.

Parents and carers have direct access to their child’s learning through the online learning management system, as well as through scheduled parent/teacher interviews.

Family spirit permeates all that they do at Lavalla and they welcome and encourage parents to be active partners in their child’s learning journey.

As a family, decisions surrounding your child’s education are the most important decisions that you will make.

Lavalla welcomes and encourages all families who share their vision to journey with them, so that together, in genuine partnership, family and school create well-rounded and successful young people with strong minds and compassionate hearts.

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St Gabriel’s builds a love of learning

THE committed, caring staff at St Gabriel’s Primary School are devoted to providing high quality teaching of a broad, contemporary curriculum.

They are proudly a Catholic school with Religious Education being a core component of the curriculum.

Their pastoral care emanates from their ethos of living out gospel values and welcoming families of other faith traditions.

At St Gabriel’s they value and celebrate the uniqueness of each student and take pride in developing positive relationships.

St Michael’s Primary Learning for Life

They foster a learning environment where each student is supported and challenged to reach their potential, while nurturing positive mental health and wellbeing.

At present they are conducting tours by appointment.

If you would like to book an appointment contact St Gabriel’s School on 5174 5515 or email office@stgtraralgon.catholic.edu.au If you would like to fill out an enrolment application, they are available on their website.

Contact the school office on 5174 5515 for any further information.

SINCE 1902, St Michael’s Catholic School has been committed to providing quality education to students in Traralgon and surrounding areas.

“St Michael’s primary is part of a Catholic community – by developing and nurturing spiritual awareness, through the teaching of Jesus Christ and by example, we make a difference in the lives of the children, and lead them to believe they also can make a difference,” a spokesperson said.

“St Michael’s is a place where children are nurtured as independent, responsible and confident ‘Learners for Life’, enhancing their literacy and numeracy skills and enabling each child to reach their full potential across all areas of the curriculum.

“At St Michael’s Primary School we provide a safe and meaningful learning environment, which considers children’s individuality.

We support children’s ongoing academic, social, emotional and spiritual development within a contemporary and global society.

Children understand that thinking is central to learning and appreciate their role in the learning process.

This is highlighted by our learning theme Building Learners as Thinkers.”

“We welcome your interest in our school and invite you to visit our school for a personalised tour.”

For more information phone Principal Lia DiCorleto on 5174 3295.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Newborough!

ST Mary’s believe every child is unique, valued, and capable of amazing things!

They are proud to offer a welcoming, faith-filled environment where children from all backgrounds can learn and grow together.

Their supportive staff create personalised learning experiences that help every student reach their full potential.

Their modern classrooms and huge playground give students endless opportunities to learn, play, and thrive.

Plus, their specialist programs — including the Italian languages program, Music, Art, Sport, and STEM — give students a rich and exciting education.

At St Mary’s they are passionate about sport too!

Their extensive sports program means students can get involved at every level, from friendly games to serious competitions.

Need flexibility?

They’ve got you covered with on-site before and after school care.

Come and see the St Mary’s difference for yourself!

Book a tour today by calling 5127 2342.

Enrolment packs are ready for you at the school office or on the website — St Mary’s can’t wait to meet you!

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By KATRINA BRANDON

EXCITEMENT bloomed in the halls of Lowanna College over the school holidays as the Moe Dance Eisteddfod took off.

From April 4 to April 11, a total of 21 schools of dance attended the eisteddfod, showcasing the work they had been developing over the past year.

“This year, we were thrilled to host 344 performers showcasing 1407 performances throughout the eisteddfod,” Moe Dance Eisteddfod President, Kate Moroney said.

“It is inspiring to see so many talented young dancers from across Victoria, south east Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, south, east and west Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas to come together to share their passion for dance.”

Dancers arrived bright and early. Starting this year’s event was the Under 10 Modern/Jazz Duo/Trio Open.

While the show had a few hiccups, it had to go on.

Bringing years of dance experience, the adjudicator for the eisteddfod was Lianne Radloff.

Ms Radloff began her classical ballet training at the age of nine, studying the RAD syllabus and later training with Prudence Bowen. She later performed nationally and internationally with Dance Encore Company before moving to Melbourne, where she has been a dedicated ballet teacher for more than 20 years at Centrestage Performing Arts and SHOWFIT. Each day faced different presentations of dance genres between classical, tap, jazz, contemporary and more from dancers aged 18 and under.

Championship rounds took place on the last two days, during which students could be in the running for particular awards and scholarships that would follow them into their next stages of their dance careers.

Latrobe City Mayor, Dale Harriman, deputy mayor, Sharon Gibson and Moe Ward Councillor, Adele Pugsley joined the festivities on Friday, April 11, to help cheer on dancers participating in the championships.

A new scholarship has been awarded this year, as an inspiration and in honour of Indyana Hopman, who passed away in 2024.

“We are honoured to sponsor this award as a tribute to Indy’s legacy and as a celebration of the incredible talent within the dance community,” Indy’s parents Sjaala and Danny Hopman expressed.

“This award celebrates a selected performer who exemplifies outstanding artistry, stage presence, musicality, athleticism, stamina, and above all, a profound passion for dance.

“Indy’s passion for movement and her enthusiasm for dance were evident from the moment she first slipped on her tiny little ballet slippers; her artistic endeavours brought immense joy not only to her but also to her family and friends who witnessed her dedication to the art.

“We send our heartfelt thanks to the local dance community who have been a tremendous source of support, turning friendships into family during this challenging time, and we hope that every dancer experiences the same nurturing environment and friendships that Indy cherished throughout her years of dance.”

The first dancer to receive the Indyana Hopman Rising Star Award was Leila Howell from Gippsland Academy for Dance.

Teamwork: Hayden Aldwell-Smith and Bethany Henderson from Lisa Pellin Dancers moved swiftly together in their set during the first day of the Moe Dance Eisteddfod.

Dance: The Moe Dance Eisteddfod welcomed the best dancers from across the state to Lowanna’s Performing Arts Centre.

Dancers are pictured with Latrobe City councillors Sharron Gibson (second from left), Adele Pugsley (second from right), and Mayor, Dale Harriman.

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In sync: Winners of the 12 and Under Neo-Classical/ Lyrical Duo/Trio Open, Angela Phillips and Jenna Lewis from KC’s School of Dance, moved flawlessly in time with each other during their performance at Moe Dance Eisteddfod.

Props: Performing in the Under 10 Modern/Jazz Duo/Trio Open are Kobe Zinner, Luca Jocobs and Maya Wallace from KC’s School of Dance. Photographs: Katrina Brandon

Trio: Jumping into the 12 and Under Neo-Classical/ Lyrical Duo/Trio Open on the first day of the eisteddfod was Kobe Zinner, Luca Jocobs and Maya Wallace from KC’s School of Dance.

Lyrical: Maiya Harben and Niamh McGregor from Volar Dance Centre were almost twin-like in their movements in the 12 and Under Neo-Classical/Lyrical Duo/Trio open.

First up: Evie Burke, Isla Benbow and Tahlia Deluca from Gippsland Academy of Dance took to the stage on day one of the eisteddfod.

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Who said you don’t need algebra

A UNIVERSITY of NSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra’s oldest challenge – solving higher polynomial equations.

Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such as the degree two polynomial: 1+ 4x - 3x2 = 0.

The equations are fundamental to maths as well as science, where they have broad applications, like helping describe the movement of planets or writing computer programs.

However, a general method for solving ‘higher order’ polynomial equations, where x is raised to the power of five or higher, has historically proven elusive.

Now, UNSW Honorary Professor, Norman Wildberger has revealed a new approach using novel number sequences, outlined in a recent publication with computer scientist Dr Dean Rubine.

“Our solution reopens a previously closed book in mathematics history,” Professor Wildberger says.  The polynomial problem SOLUTIONS to degree-two polynomials have been around since 1800 BC, thanks to the Babylonians’ ‘method of completing the square’, which evolved into the quadratic formula familiar to many high school math students.

This approach, using roots of numbers called ‘radicals’, was later extended to solve three-and four-degree polynomials in the 16th century.

Then, in 1832, French mathematician Évariste Galois showed how the mathematical symmetry behind the methods used to resolve lower-order polynomials became impossible for degree five and higher polynomials.

Therefore, he figured, no general formula could solve them.

Approximate solutions for higher-degree polynomials have since been developed and are widely used in applications but, Prof Wildberger says, these don’t belong to pure algebra.  Radical rejection behind new method THE issue, he says, lies in the classical formula’s

use of third or fourth roots, which are radicals.

The radicals generally represent irrational numbers, which are decimals that extend to infinity without repeating and can’t be written as simple fractions.

For instance, the answer to the cubed root of seven, 37 = 1.9129118… extends forever.

Prof Wildberger says this means that the real answer can never be completely calculated because “you would need an infinite amount of work and a hard drive larger than the universe”.

So, when we assume 37 'exists' in a formula, we’re assuming that this infinite, never-ending decimal is somehow a complete object.

This is why, Prof Wildberger says, he “doesn’t believe in irrational numbers.”

Irrational numbers, he says, rely on an imprecise concept of infinity and lead to logical problems in mathematics.

Prof Wildberger’s rejection of radicals inspired his best-known contributions to mathematics, rational trigonometry and universal hyperbolic geometry.

Both approaches rely on mathematical functions like squaring, adding, or multiplying, rather than irrational numbers, radicals, or functions like sine and cosine.

His new method to solve polynomials also avoids radicals and irrational numbers, relying instead on special extensions of polynomials called ‘power series’, which can have an infinite number of terms with the powers of x.

By truncating the power series, Prof Wildberger says, they were able to extract approximate numerical answers to check that the method worked.

“One of the equations we tested was a famous cubic equation used by Wallis in the 17th century to demonstrate Newton's method. Our solution worked beautifully,” he said.  New geometry for a general solution HOWEVER, Prof Wildberger says the proof for the method is, ultimately, based on mathematical logic.

His method uses novel sequences of numbers

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that represent complex geometric relationships.

These sequences belong to combinatorics, a branch of mathematics that deals with number patterns in sets of elements.

The most famous combinatorics sequence, called the Catalan numbers, describes the number of ways you can dissect a polygon, which is any shape with three or more sides, into triangles.

The numbers have important practical applications, including in computer algorithms, data structure designs, and game theory. They even appear in biology, where they’re used to help count the possible folding patterns of RNA molecules. And

they can be calculated using a simple two-degree polynomial.

“The Catalan numbers are understood to be intimately connected with the quadratic equation.

Our innovation lies in the idea that if we want to solve higher equations, we should look for higher analogues of the Catalan numbers.”

Prof Wildberger’s work extends these Catalan numbers from a one-dimensional to multidimensional array based on the number of ways a polygon can be divided using non-intersecting lines.

“We’ve found these extensions, and shown how, logically, they lead to a general solution to polynomial equations," he said.

“This is a dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra.”

Even quintics – a degree five polynomial – now have solutions, he says.

Aside from theoretical interest, he says the method holds practical promise for creating computer programs that can solve equations using the algebraic series rather than radicals.

“This is a core computation for much of applied mathematics, so this is an opportunity for improving algorithms across a wide range of areas,” Prof Wildberger said.  Geode’s unexplored facets

PROF Wildberger says the novel array of numbers, which he and Dr Rubine called the “Geode”, also holds vast potential for further research.

“We introduce this fundamentally new array of numbers, the Geode, which extends the classical Catalan numbers and seem to underlie them," he said.

“We expect that the study of this new Geode array will raise many new questions and keep combinatorialists busy for years.

“Really, there are so many other possibilities.

This is only the start.”

Federation Uni’s bold plans for energy careers hub FEDERATION University is calling on the major federal political parties to back $38 million in priority investment in Gippsland-based projects to create an education-to-jobs pipeline for critical industries like renewable energy, infrastructure, education and health.

The push is part of a bold new plan to enhance regional communities across Victoria.

As part of Federation’s Election and Policy Priorities from 2025 to 2028, the university is calling for a $3.9m investment to boost Gippsland’s Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC), launched by the university in September 2024 to help create a research hub co-located with industry partners to support renewable energy and storage technologies.

The priorities aim to supercharge the Gippsland campus’s strong ties to industry and community, working together to plan for the region’s future workforce needs.

An $8m Latrobe Valley Energy Careers Transition Hub in Traralgon, also developed in partnership with leading energy companies, would offer university preparation courses to local workers who want to retrain and support school-leavers to train for jobs in the region’s new energy sector.

"Gippsland is at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy transition, yet the workforce challenges we face are undeniable with a predicted surge in demand for engineers, technicians, and

project managers in renewable energy,” Federation University Australia’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley said.

“Regional universities must be part of the solution, providing the talent and training needed for a sustainable future.

“It is also critical we help diversify the region’s economy and I am especially excited to talk to major parties about our plan to offer a high-growth partnership model to support diverse businesses across Gippsland while also supercharging start-up investment in the region.”

Breaking down the financial and logistical barriers to education is also a key focus for Federation, with the university calling for funding to support 200 rural students with high–speed satellite internet access and on-campus accommodation, along with $3 million to award students in need with scholarships to study diplomas as a primer to higher education.

“It is essential that we ensure students have the same access to quality education pathways as their metropolitan counterparts and encourage skills to remain within local communities as we know that when people study in regional areas, they often stay in those areas,” Professor Bentley said.

As a further step, Federation is proposing the expansion of allied health telehealth services currently offered by the university.

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A longer term $5 million investment would help establish an applied research and teaching centre in Moe focussed on chronic disease prevention and community wellbeing.

"Regional universities like Federation are not just academic institutions, but interconnectors, bridging local graduates with the industries that will shape tomorrow’s economy,” Professor Bentley added.

“Our partnership approach will make sure what we do is truly aligned to the community’s needs and investment is only triggered when the Gippsland community’s support is present.

“I would like to thank the Member for Gippsland, the Hon Darren Chester MP, along with One Gippsland for their longstanding and ongoing support for Federation University, and encourage all parties to support this plan to make post-secondary education more accessible, more valuable, and more integrated with the needs of our local communities."

Leader: Federation University President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Duncan Bentley.

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By STEFAN BRADLEY

AGRIBUSINESS bank Rabobank’s senior analyst – dairy and consumer foods Michael Harvey and senior analyst – animal protein Angus GidleyBaird, spoke with this reporter last month while they were in Gippsland meeting with clients.

The pair spoke about their local and global insights into the beef, sheepmeat and dairy market, as well as consumer trends. This interview was conducted the day before US President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were announced on April 2, which included a 10 per cent hit on all Australian exports, with beef one of the most notable due to the volume of Australian stock that goes to the US. Mr Gidley-Baird said the Australian beef industry had very strong cattle numbers, with high cattle inventory and slaughter.

“And with increased carcass weights, we’ve got record production of beef across the country, so plenty of supply out there,” Mr Gidley-Baird said.

“From a beef point of view, the US is our biggest market at the moment, so it would have an impact if something happens (i.e. tariffs) in that market.”

Mr Gidley-Baird said producers had to “lean into our export markets a lot more, given the increased production”.

“We don’t consume much more here in Australia, even though we’re producing more. So we’re fortunate at the moment that the US market is very strong. They’ve got some very strong consumers that are paying record high retail prices and willing to pay wholesale prices. So that’s creating strong demand for Australian exports into that US market,” he said.

“We sold 23 per cent of the beef we produced last year to the US, and only about 24 per cent goes to the domestic market. So it’s almost as big as our domestic market for us.

“And the Asian markets are a little bit softer.

There are signs that they’re slowly improving, but at the moment, they’re not going gangbusters. So they’re not drawing a lot of product. They’re accommodating volumes, but it’s not pushing prices up.

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“So at the moment, from a livestock and beef point of view, it’s pretty balanced.”

Discussing dairy, Mr Harvey said he believed the global market conditions were “a lot better” than they were 12 months ago, which would benefit the farmgate prices.

“So we’re very confident that we’ll see further

upside in the farmgate price, and that will be welcome news for dairy farmers all across the country, but particularly for the regions that have been doing it tough,” Mr Harvey said.

“And so Gippsland has been okay in terms of seasonal conditions, and that comes through in the production numbers. Productions have actually been quite robust in Gippsland.

“But, outside of Gippsland, in Tassie and western Victoria and South Australia there’s been really dry conditions, and when you get dry conditions, you get higher feed bills because you’re buying more feed. So it’ll be welcome news to see higher farmgate prices.

“And then, I think most dairy farmers will be hoping and looking for some good autumn break rainfall. We’re certainly expecting a good season ahead for dairy farmers.”

Mr Harvey said the trends driving increased growth of dairy consumption was driven by the demand for high protein, and “healthy snacking and functional food”.

“Dairy consumption is still growing. It’s a nutritional product, and there’s opportunities to bring new consumers in. Our domestic market is our largest, but we do export into the Asia-Pacific region as well, and they are fast growing markets as well on the back of high population growth and rising incomes,” he said.

Mr Harvey noted that Australia “doesn’t export a lot of (dairy) product” into the US. Commenting on sheep meat, Mr Gidley-Baird said prices had risen from the lows of 2020-23, and there are historically high volumes in the market, so once again producers have to lean into exports.

“At the moment, there isn’t any sort of strong indication that we’re going to see a big demand from a global market that’s going to pull (sheep meat) prices up. At the same time, I don’t see anything from a domestic point of view either. That would suggest prices are going to fall,” he said.

Mr Harvey said the bank’s clients were concerned about the cost of production, especially in the high interest rate environment, as well as weather conditions and the flow-on effect of tariffs.

Backing Latrobe aerospace technology “This is where Labor’s investment should be value-adding into Latrobe Valley, businesses must be encouraged to move to the regions where there is space, improved security, less cost, and more long-term viability.”

Mr Cameron said Latrobe Regional Airport currently offers a range of commercial and light aircraft aviation operations, which includes emergency response services.

“There is an existing skilled workforce supporting Australia’s only commercial aircraft manufacturer established at the airport, while Federation and Swinburne universities are both engaged onsite,” he said.

“Rather than closing industry down in our region, the Allan government should be looking to invest in expanding the precinct, supporting small-scale manufacturing, research, and development, and creating a ‘launchpad’ for startups.”

Potential: Latrobe City Economic and Transition Manager, Bruce Connolly and Latrobe Valley Airport Caretaker Allan McEwan with Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath and Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron.

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GIPPS LAND renters are spending an extra $1300 on average on their rent compared to one year ago, a REA Group senior economist has found.

Regional Victoria’s median weekly rent lifted over the March 2025 quarter, according to the latest REA Group Market Insight.

The report found that rents in regional Victoria grew by 2.2 per cent over the first quarter, and 4.4 per cent over the year, to $470 per week in March.

Regional Victorian house rents rose 6.1 per cent over the year, outstripping unit rent growth, which lifted 5.3 per cent over the same period.

Anne Flaherty, a senior economist at REA Group, said the speed of rent growth has accelerated in the first three months of 2025, reversing the trend of slowing growth seen late last year.

“Looking ahead, the more modest pace of rent growth seen over the past 12 months is expected to continue throughout the rest of this year,” Ms Flaherty said.

The Latrobe-Gippsland statistical area level 4 (SA4) is seeing a medium weekly rent of $475 for houses, and $365 for units.

The quarter-on-quarter change is 1.1 per cent for homes, 1.4 per cent for units. The year-on-year change for houses is 5.6 per cent, and 5.8 per cent for units.

“Rents recorded modest growth across the Gippsland region over the first three months of 2025, up 1.1 per cent for houses and 1.4 per cent for units,” Ms Flaherty said.

“However, renters are forking out an extra $1300 on average compared to a year ago.

“Rent growth is expected to remain moderate over the course of the year and below the peak levels seen over 2022 and 2023.”

Median weekly advertised across Australia rents increased by 1.6 per cent over the quarter to sit at $630 per week in March 2025, REA’s report shows.

National rents were five per cent higher compared to a year ago, equivalent to an extra $1560 per year.

Looking back at REA’s recent data on Gippsland’s recent rental market - in January the Gippsland Times reported that the median weekly rent for a Gippsland home had risen by more than seven per cent over the year to December 2024, compared to less than four per cent across the whole of regional Victoria.

The Gippsland SA4 area median rent was reported as $450 a week, with a quarterly growth of 2.3 per cent over the December quarter.

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LOCAL Nationals have expressed support for the proposed Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct development at Latrobe Regional Airport.

Member for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath and Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron recently received a comprehensive onsite briefing of the proposed precinct at Latrobe Regional Airport.

Ms Bath then advocated for the proposed development in state Parliament.

Ms Bath said the Latrobe Aerospace Technology Precinct has identified strategic advantages including location, cost, land availability and manufacturing synergies.

“Latrobe Regional Airport is correctly zoned and has ample room to construct large working spaces and hangars for research and development, testing and manufacturing,” she said.

“Moorabbin Airport is at capacity, so looking at a regional location to develop the expanding aviation industry is sensible.

“Activating the council owned, commercially zoned land through an extension of the taxiway would facilitate development and provide access to land for the niche aviation market.

“This project has potential to generate hundreds of jobs in drones, aviation maintenance, general and recreation aviation operations, adding value to Gippsland’s regional economy.

“It’s been dry in some regions, we need to get some rainfall at the moment. If you get good seasonal conditions, that goes a long way to have a profitable season,” he said.

“And there’s always an outlook about what’s going to happen with energy markets, fuel markets and the fertiliser markets.”

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HEALTHY AGEING (PEOPLE AGED 65+)  By 2030, Gippsland is forecast to have the second-highest proportion of people aged 65 and over of all PHN regions in Australia;  Dementia is the leading cause of disease burden among older people in the region;  Falls and potentially preventable hospitalisations remain high, with Gippsland recording the highest rate of fall-related deaths in the country;  Community concerns include isolation, navigating services, and accessing timely aged care, palliative care, and dementia support; and,  More than sixty per cent (60.7) of Gippsland residents aged 65 and over receive the age pension, with higher rates in Latrobe and East Gippsland; Gippsland PHN is committed to supporting innovative, integrated, and person-centred models of care.

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Helping hand: Barbara McNulty and Lyn Burns are all smiles in anticipation of more cans for Photograph supplied food boxes at St Vinnies, Traralgon.

Asked to give a damn, next stop St Vinnie’s can drive WHAT keeps the cold away when rain batters the windows and wind howls through the door?

A bowl of hot soup or a plate of stew will drive away the winter blues.

Traralgon people are being urged to raid their pantry shelves to help those worse off as the colder months approach.

The annual 'Give a Damn, Give a Can' appeal run by the Rotary Club of Traralgon Central for the last 30 years on behalf of St Vinnies, will this year take place for a week from May 19.

Last year, almost 15,000 cans were collected from the community, schools and businesses.

Local St Vinnies president, Barbara McNulty said foodstuffs collected helped fill food boxes for up to eight months.

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Vinnies vice-president, Lyn Burns said schools from Traralgon to Narracan enjoyed a friendly rivalry to see who could collect the most cans.

"Whether it’s one can or many, they all help,’’ she said.

"A big thanks to all those who take the time to help organise the appeal at many levels.’’

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“For example, falls and potentially preventable hospitalisations remain alarmingly high, with Gippsland recording the highest rate of fall-related deaths in the country. This is a major concern - one we are actively working to address through our recent tender application process, seeking one or more providers to deliver falls, strength and balance programs that are tailored specifically for older people.”

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Saturday, May 10 ABC (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News.

12.30 MOVIE: My Brilliant Career.

(1979, PG, R) 2.05 Extraordinary Escapes. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.45 The Piano. (PG, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli.

(Final, PGv, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

SBS (3)

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Highlights. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.00 Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. Stage 1.

Highlights. 5.30 How To Lose A War.

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

Thoroughbred Club Race Day, Hollindale Stakes Day and Goodwood Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon.

(PGadlsv, R) 2.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. (R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. (R) 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 1.30 What s Up Down Under. (PGa, R) 2.00 Buy To Build. (Return) 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 3.00 Silvia s Italian Masterclass. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News.

6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) A novelist is attacked at a writers festival.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Return, Ma) Sister Julienne cares for a woman with cerebral palsy. Nonnatus House kicks off a new midwifery training scheme.

9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) When a member of one of Jersey s wealthiest families is murdered, the police want their best detective on the case, and decide to turn to ex-cop, Jim Bergerac.

10.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.55 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Tower Of London.

(PGav, R) A historical chronicle of the Tower of London.

9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (PG, R) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily, a Mediterranean island known as god s kitchen due to its volcanic soil.

10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Fort William To (PGa, R) Hosted

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11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) Russert is pressed by the media.

3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast.

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8.00 MOVIE: Armageddon.

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11.05 MOVIE: The Rock.

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2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440.

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3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by former The Block contestants Rachel and Ryan.

8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale.

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Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench.

11.20 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R) Kate Beckinsale.

1.00 World s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents.

(PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

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6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C ship.

8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 1.15 Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 News. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Over The Black Dot. 5.30 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 The War Of The Worlds, The Prophetic Novel. 9.20 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. 1.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Home Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Impossible Builds. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.00 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country.

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9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning

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11.00 GCBC. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. Noon Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Ridiculousness. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ridiculousness.

12.30am South Park. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

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3.20 Bob Marley & The Wailers: The Capitol 73. 4.30 Tradition On A Plate. 5.00 Wild Kitchen. 5.30 The Barber. 6.00 The Last Land: Gespe gewa gi. 6.30 News. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Round 7. Carlton v Sandringham. 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.50 Every Day. (2018, PGal) 10.40 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mls) 12.35pm Beyond The Summit. (2022, Mal, Spanish) 2.10 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PGalv) 4.10 Phar Lap. (1983, PGa) 6.20 Agatha Christie s Crooked House.

(2017, PGals) 8.30 The Firm. (1993, MA15+v) 11.20 Late Programs.

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(1957, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Brumbies. 9.30 Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon.

(2016, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

2.20pm Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C ship. 3.25 Jeopardy! UK. 4.25 Young Sheldon. 5.25 MOVIE: Mirror Mirror. (2012, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. (2015, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Girl In The Spider s Web. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am The Originals. 2.30 Jeopardy! UK. 3.30 Late Programs.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. together is in the desirable bayside Melbourne suburb of Brighton.

8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Paramedics race to the scene of a nasty motorbike and sidecar crash.

A call comes in for a woman who has fallen off her balcony while trying to retrieve her friend s cat.

10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) A man is killed in a freak accident.

11.40 Matlock. (PGal, R) Billy tries to help Sarah.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

9.00 Tough Tested. 10.00 On The Fly. 10.30 Navigating The World. 11.30 Judge Judy.

Noon Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 ST: Voyager. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Escape Fishing.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 Soccer. A-League Men. 10.00 NCIS. 12.45am NCIS: Origins. 1.40 Blue Bloods. 2.35 Reel Action. 3.05 JAG. 5.00 Shopping.

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SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.30 Compass: The Bishop Who Knew Too Much. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted

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8.30 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac doesn t care how many cages he rattles in his

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mystery Of The Desert Kites.

A team of archaeologists explores Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

8.30 Genghis Khan s Mongolia.

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10.10 Incas: The New Story. (Mad, R) A look at the Inca people.

11.50 House Of Maxwell. (Ml, R) 3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 3.45 J Schwanke s Life In Bloom. (PGa, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.00 Cold Chisel: The Big 5-0. (Ml) Takes a look at the band Cold Chisel.

10.00 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Key Witness. (MA15+av) Roy continues to strengthen his case.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Jerry Lewis. (MA15+a) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Super 440.

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1.15 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mdv) Piers Morgan sits down with Matt Baker, a Baptist preacher found guilty of murdering his wife.

10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL. 11.10 9News Late.

11.40 The First 48. (Mav) 12.30 Australia s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day s news.

7.00 MasterChef Australia.

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8.15 House Hunters Australia.

(Premiere, PG) A couple search

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm World Superbike C ship.

Acerbis Italian Round. 1.10 ISU World C ships. Part one. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy!

4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Science Fiction Revolution. 8.35 The Day The Rock Star Died. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. 1.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Australia s Best Backyards.

10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning

Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show.

1pm MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Manly Sea Eagles v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 Dad s Army.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Tombstone.

(1993, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Deal Or No Deal. 8.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ridiculousness.

11.00 Stephen Colbert. 2pm Ridiculousness.

3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Friends.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 10.00 Frasier. (PGa, R) 11.00 Ridiculousness. Midnight South Park.

12.30 Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 3.00 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay.

2.05 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay.

3.10 Rebel Country. 4.30 Yarning Culture Through Film. 4.35 Ella. 6.05 Queer & Here.

6.35 News. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 The Frontier. 8.30 Signed, Theo Schoon. 10.20 MOVIE: Fruitvale Station. (2013, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 What s Up Down Under. 10.00 4x4 Adventures.

11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 I Fish. Noon Pooches At Play. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.30 All 4 Adventure. 2.30 MasterChef Aust. 3.40 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 NCIS: Origins. 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News.

12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust.

(R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Bill Bailey s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

9.15 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light that threaten to derail the wedding and unravel a marriage of 30 years.

10.20 MOVIE: Hearts And Bones.

(2019, Mals, R) Hugo Weaving.

12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R) Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes.

6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Wheelchair Sports. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Heroines. (PG) 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. Stage 2. Highlights.

Replay. 5.30 How To Lose A War. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 9.15 Phar Lap. (1983, PGa) 11.25 Mal) 1.25pm Meditation Park. (2017, PGa) 3.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 4.50 Every Day. (2018, PGal) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PGa) 8.30 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, Madlns) 10.25 Mother Couch.

(2023, Malsv) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast.

2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

Pre-game coverage of the match.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 9.

Geelong v GWS Giants.

Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan s Fish n With Mates. 3.00 The Mightiest. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. 1.30 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PGl, R) 3.00 Taronga: Who s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 4.00 David Attenborough s Frozen Planet II. (PGa, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

2pm Basketball. Women s Trans-Tasman Throwdown. Aust v NZ. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Patriots Day. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018, MA15+) 12.20am Gotham. 1.15 Arrow. 3.05 Young Sheldon. 3.30 David Attenborough s Planet Earth III. 4.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pooches At Play. (PGm, R) 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

(R) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (PGal, R) 1.10 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 Dog Down Under.

(PGa, R) 2.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 3.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

home with guest accommodation and a workshop.

9.15 FBI. (Mv) The team discovers there may be more to a story than just a feud when a famous rapper and two teen fans are gunned down on a tour bus.

11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Monday, May 12 ABC (2)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Creative Types. (Final, PGv, R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

SBS (3)

6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend.

1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. Stage 3. Highlights.

SEVEN (7, 6)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven s National News At Noon.

1.00 MOVIE: Poisoned Love: The Stacey Castor Story. (2020, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Garage Sale. (2022, Mav) Aryè Campos, Juliana Destefano. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 MasterChef Aust.

(PGl, R) 11.50 Ent. Tonight. (R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Claire Hooper s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.35 Q+A. Presented

by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague 3. (PG) 8.25 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. (R) Bettany Hughes explores Azerbaijan.

9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGaw, R) Alexander Armstrong meets a snake expert.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

(Msv) 11.35 Don t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 1.45 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R) 2.50 Barkley Manor. (PGa, R) 4.20 J Schwanke s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash plans a surprise for Eden.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) The farmers and ladies leave the farm behind for the Harvest Festival.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Owen questions Judd s sobriety when he walks into the line

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted

by Rodger Corser.

(Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL s big issues and controversies.

9.45 Players. (Ml) Three of the AFL s biggest stars talk about all

boyfriend to her parents.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

(R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.00 Suits L.A. (M) Erica and Ted disagree over a potential client.

12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup: So, This Is Freedom? (Ml) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted

by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

(PGl) The latest mystery box challenge is held.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

10.50 10 s Late News.

11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s Programs. 6.40pm Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze.

9.30 MythBusters There s Your Problem! .

9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Soccer. Major League.

Vancouver Whitecaps v Los Angeles. 11.30 Small Business Secrets. Noon WorldWatch.

12.30 Movie Show. 2.50 WorldWatch. 5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 Alone Denmark. (Return) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Wild Target. (M) 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia s Best Backyards.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dad s Army.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Confession. (1955, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.45pm My Uncle Bluey. 2.00 Anthem Sessions. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black.

9.00 Dig Deeper. 10.00 Black And White.

11.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

8.00 What s Up Down Under. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 What s Up Down Under. 10.30 Everyday Gourmet. 11.30 Navigating The World. 12.30pm JAG. 1.30 In The Dark.

2.30 JAG. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Numb3rs. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 My Life Is Murder. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman.

12.15am Late Programs.

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7, 6)

NINE (9, 8)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor.

(PG, R) 1.15 My Way. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless.

(PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 [VIC] WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust. (l, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.30 Claire Hooper s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Kimberley. (Premiere) 8.50 David Attenborough s Galapagos: Origin. (R) Hosted

by Sir David Attenborough.

9.40 Australia s Wild Odyssey: Arteries And Veins. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Claudia Karvan. (Return, Ma) 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi investigates DNA. 9.30 Dateline: The City Ruled

By Gangs. Takes a look at Haiti s lawless capital.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Snow. (Ma) 12.05 The Lesson. (Mal, R) 2.25 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R) 2.50 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R) 3.50 J Schwanke s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mali puts his foot in it.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.00 Doc. (Ma) Amy must confront who she has become after the tragedy that struck her family seven years ago.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

(R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

11.00 Accused. (Mav) 12.00 The Act. (MA15+ans, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted

by Rodger Corser.

8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Unspeakable Evil. (Mav) A look at the capture of a murderer.

(Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL s big issues.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.05 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

Contestants recreate a Curtis Stone dish.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 FBI: Most Wanted.

(Mv) The Fugitive Task Force heads upstate.

10.40 10 s Late News.

11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Homicide. 2.05 Cryptoland. 3.05 News. 3.10 WorldWatch.

5.05 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.00 Alone Denmark. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 8.45 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Giro d Italia. 1.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (72, 62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Ludwig. 8.45 Foyle s War. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GEM (92, 81) 6am Morning

Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Trent s Last Case. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (11, 52) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Rules Of Engagement. 1.30 King Of Queens.

2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang.

10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Warren Williams: The Stories, The Songs. 2.00 Anthem Sessions. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Indian Country News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.30 Haututu Hunters.

8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (73, 64) 6am Morning

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Morning Programs.

10 BOLD (12, 53) 6am Shopping.

8.00 What s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 2.30 Numb3rs.

3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Numb3rs.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: LA. 11.15 My Life Is Murder. 12.15am Shopping.

2.15 48 Hours. 3.10 Jake And The Fatman.

4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs. 9.25 Agatha Christie s Crooked House. (2017, PGals) 11.30 Juniper. (2021, Mals) 1.20pm Grand Piano. (2013, Mlv) 3.00 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 4.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PGlsv) 6.20 Petite Maman. (2021, PGa, French) 7.40 Say It Loud. (2020, Mls, Italian) 9.30 Song To Song. (2017, Malnsv) 11.50 Late Programs.

Programs. 1pm Night Thunder. Sprintcar Series. GF. 2.00 Supercars C ship. Super 440. H lights. 3.00 Supercars C ship. Super 440. H lights. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Late Programs.

NINE (9, 8)

2pm The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny.

3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong.

(2021, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The O.C. 12.40am Love Island UK. 1.40 Supernatural.

3.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

Tuesday, May 13 6am Morning Programs. 11.20 Gruen Nation. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Programs. 6.40pm Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin.

10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Bride Flights. (PG, R) 3.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour.

(R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Greatest Train Journeys From Above.

(R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.25 My Own Private Idaho. (1991, Madlns) 12.20pm Mother Couch. (2023, Malsv) 2.10 The Lake House. (2006, PGa) 4.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PGas) 5.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, Mv) 10.00 Viva Las Vegas.

(1964, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters.

8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00 Late Programs.

2.30pm The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls.

6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous.

(2005, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The O.C. 12.45am Love Island UK. 1.40 Supernatural.

3.30 Late Programs.

TEN (10, 5)

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Angus, Limousin, Jersey, Records (LP's + 45's) CDs, Hereford and Friesian, lawn mower brand name very quiet. 0447 331 762. 'GO' with 2 batteries and charger, as new, kitchen items, children's toys and many other items.

BULLS for Hire/Sale

Saturday, 24th of May, 10am.

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Farm machinery, sundries, antiques and collectables.

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Saturday 10th May 2025 at 10am J & L Dunn 160 Toongabbie Cowwarr Rd Toongabbie Items to be auctioned:

Machinery & Plant: Case MXU 110 Tractor, John Deere 2140 Tractor, 2019 Ford Ranger single cab with tray 144,000ks including toolbox & 400ltr diesel tank, 2012 Ford G6E sedan 211,000ks, Kuhn SR 110 G11 speed rake, Silage wrapper, Yamaha Big bear 250 4 wheel motor bike, John Deere ride on mower, New Holland 352 mixer(parts), 3PL mower(scrap), Red Roo log splitter 9hp, Trailer with tank & firefighter, Fire fighting unit, 6ft Howard slasher, 2 x Air compressor with petrol motor, Plated stick for excavator, Ballrace turn table, Tools & farm equipment: Aluminum truck loading ramps, 1300ltr fuel tanker, Silven poly fuel tank, Steel diesel tank, Tandem trailer 8x5, 10x6 stock create, Stihl 880 chainsaw, Stihl 660 chainsaw, chainsaw bars & chains, Rotating log grab, cut off saw 404 drive system, Plates for Cat, Assorted Caterpillar filters & accessories, Truck frame for wood, super spreader, harrows x 2, 2 bale hay spike, Maxi cube, 3 x pallet feeders, hay ring, calf feeders, Molasses feeder, steel feed troughs, wire, fence posts, gates, Calf trailer, spray unit, pallet racking, Stock yard

gates x 2, welder, pedestal drill, vice, grinder, compressor, power tools, tool box, flood lights, car ramps, traffic management signs, veranda posts, scrap metal and assorted sundries.

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(SAVE THE DATE) Saturday 31st May 2025 at 10am I & D Affleck Toongabbie Items to be auctioned: Tractors, farm equipment and sundries.

All enquires contact Aaron Ralph 0456215087 or Jarryd Sutton 0457034111

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Angus, Limousin, Jersey, Massive sale! Moving 22yo from Thailand. Busty, Hereford and Friesian, house. Tools, camping, pretty, very sexy, good very quiet. 0447 331 762. clothing, furniture. bric-a- English. 0468 857 375. brac. All must go!

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FIREWOOD, hardwood.

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2 cubic mtrs $300 4 Cubic mtrs $600 Local free delivery within 30 kms of Latrobe Valley.

Liam 0410 890 506.

Landscaping Mulch

Beautify your garden. Bulk quantity available, $30m3, $50 delivery. 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

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As new with mattress and electric blanket. $100 o.n.o. 0403 595 326

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Remodelling. Call Bill at "Total Home Renovations" Phone 0409 565 497.

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Does your home need new doors? I can supply/ install doors/locks incl. security doors. Over 32 yrs exp. Free quote. Get your doors hung right the 1st time by Lennie 0438 850 287.

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Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541.

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit.

Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit. Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted.

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Tuesday and /or Wednesday afternoons in Traralgon and Moe. Please apply to: The Circulation Manager 0456 000 541

Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Phone Peter 0438 177 153 or Carol 5126 2110.

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DARGIE Bruce James Passed away peacefully in Perth, 26 April 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's.

Aged 82 years Beloved eldest son of Louisa and James (both dec.). Brother of Jim (dec.) and Marg, Maree (dec.), John, Jo and Stan Ruane and their families.

Loved and never forgotten DIDIO (nee Martiniano) Maria Passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor, Morwell Tuesday 29 April 2025.

Aged 91 years Loved and loving wife of Sam. Loving mother of Nick and Robert.

Loved and respected mother-in-law of Phoebe and Eloise.

Cherished Nonna of Joshua, Sabrina, Eliza and Jade.

Great Nonna to Matthew, Evie, Thomas and Gracie.

Rest in peace HARRIS (nee Craven) Dorothy Joan Dot was born on 14th August, 1932 and passed on peacefully at Dalkeith Gardens, Traralgon on 14th April, 2025. She was aged 92 years.

Dearly loved wife of Bert (dec.) and mother of Robert, Peter, Carol and Noel.

Adored by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

An inspiring woman, so kind, loving and compassionate Our precious memories will live on forever in our hearts HARRIS Dorothy (Dot) Wife of Bert (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Judy. Grandmother to Mark, Aaron and Dean.

Great-grandmother of 5.

Much loved and missed.

Reunited with Dad

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HORNIBROOK Valerie Loved mother of Leanne and Russell.

Much loved Gran of Claire and Jodie, Craig and Milda.

Special Gran of her greatgrandchildren Benna, Harvey and Chandler.

Happy memories to cherish

KNOWLES Beverley Passed away peacefully April 24 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Loved wife of Henry, loved mother of Terry and Steven. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of her extended family.

Bev helped and cared for so many people and was loved by all.

Rest in peace, love Henry.

MOORE John Ian 3/12/1950 - 27/4/2025 Passed away peacefully, aged 74 years.

Dearly loved husband of Mary.

Adoring father of Glenda and Tracey, Danny and Samantha, Brian and Linda and Sally.

Dearly loved Grandpa of Jaxon and Lily, Evelyn and Ruby, Archer and Quinn.

Always treasured and remembered Hooroo Private Funeral.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

PASSEY (née O'Reilly) Margaret In Loving Memory of Margaret Patricia Noele Passey.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Patricia Noele Passey of Newborough.

Margaret passed away peacefully on 1 May, 2025.

Margaret was the beloved wife of Les Passey, a loving mother to Joanne Konstandinou and Rohan Passey, and a proud grandmother to Joel, Sydney, Lily, Sophie, and Kye. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

HILL Stacey 'Stace' Julius Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon on 3 May, 2025.

Aged 66 years Dearly loved father of Brayden and Mikaela.

Much loved friend of Bryce and Nicole.

Adored Pa to grandsons, Hamish, Charlie, Spencer, and Levi.

Stacey, McMacey, Pacey to Austin and Mackenzie.

Dearly Loved and Sadly Missed ROWLINGS China Forever In Our Hearts 02/1/1954 - 2/5/2025 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

Beloved husband and best friend to Cindy for 41 wonderful years.

Devoted Dad to Melissa, Nicole and Kimberley, father-in-law to Tim and OWEN HOLLOWOOD Shane.

Members of the Moe RSL Adored Poppy to Jaxon, Sub-Branch deeply regret Macy, Harry, Jack, Patrick the passing of their and Levi. esteemed Affiliate MemFather to Geoffrey (dec.). ber and friend, Owen.

We offer our sincere Forever in our hearts and loved by everyone who sympathy to his family. knew him LEST WE FORGET HORNIBROOK Valerie May (Val) Passed away peacefully at St. Hilary's Nursing Home, Morwell on April 30, 2025.

Aged 87 years Loved and loving wife of Ian (dec.).

Much loved Mum to Greg, Leanne, Trevor and their families.

'Forever in our hearts' Reunited with her beloved Ian A special thank you to the wonderful caring staff at St. Hilary's in Morwell.

The Funeral Service for Val was held on Tuesday 6 May at 2pm

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

ROWLINGS (Graeme) China Passed away peacefully after a long battle at LRH on the 2nd of May. Much loved brother of Kay and friend of Phil.

Loved and remembered always

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ROWLINGS China For over 20 years, China Rowlings (The Mayor of Our Court) was more than just a neighbour, he was family.

His kindness, humour and unwavering friendship touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Whether it was a helping hand or a shared laugh across the fence, China made our community a better place.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to Cindy, Melissa, Nicole and Kimberly and family during this difficult time.

Forever in our hearts Vince, Nella, Karla and Illana Massaro - your friends next door.

STERPIN (Vicky) Slavka 27/5/1931 - 28/4/2025 Passed away peacefully at home.

Private funeral.

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WRIGHT Dianne Dearly loved sister-in-law of Pamela and Ian Christensen. Loved aunty to Nadine, Soren, Grace and Lex. A strong and enduring, wonderful lady.

Rest in peace, Di.

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BOND The Funeral of Mrs Rhonda Bond will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 437A Princes Drive, Morwell on FRIDAY (9 May 2025) commencing at 1.30pm.

Private Burial Rhonda's service will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, please visit our website.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MORWELL 5134 4937 Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

STERPIN Slavka (Vicky) 27/5/1931 - 28/4/2025 Sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday 28 April.

Aged 93 years Beloved Mum of Mariana and Reg. Nana of Natalie, Josh and Danielle. Great Nana of Oscar, Archie and Aurora. Reunited with her beloved Joe. My Mother... She was a woman like no other. She gave me life, nurtured me, taught me, fought for me and held me. There is nothing like a mother's love. I miss you so much.

Gone but never forgotten!

A private service was held

CARSTEIN The funeral of Mr Dennis Trevor Carstein is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra after a service commencing at 1pm, FRIDAY (9 May 2025) bound for the Heyfield Lawn Cemetery.

Please visit our website for the livestream on Dennis' service COL & PAL SEMMENS -Servicing GippslandMAFFRA - SALE - HEYFIELD HEYFIELD 5148 3354 semmensfunerals.com.au AFDA Member

DIDIO Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Mario Didio will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street, Traralgon on THURSDAY (8 May 2025) at 1.30pm.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Dr, Traralgon.

STEELE Paul Born 31/5/1955, passed away 2/5/2025 Of Parkwood, Western Australia and previously of Yallourn and Newborough.

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side after fighting a lengthy illness.

Dearly loved and devoted husband to Deb, adored father of Brooke, Sarah and Ashlee. Doting grand- MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 father of 5 grandchildren.

Place your tribute on latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au A warrior to the end who will forever be in our hearts Service will be held in HARRIS Latrobe Valley with a date The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation to be confirmed. for Mrs Dorothy Harris will TYQUIN John Francis be held at Latrobe Valley 16/6/1946 - 27/4/2025 Funeral Services Chapel, Beloved Husband of 260 Princes Highway Michelle.

Traralgon FRIDAY (9 May Father, Stepfather and 2025) commencing at father-in-law to Mark and 10am.

Jody Tyquin, Darren (Dec) In memory of Dot, the and Cathy Tyquin, Andrew family would like you to Tyquin and Karen Tyquin, wear "a touch of pink".

Colin and Kristen Cox, Adrian and Naomi Cox, Justin and Shelley Cox. Adored Grandfather to Steven, Jason and Nadine, Sarah, Robbie and Brodie, MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON TRARALGON 5174 2258 Dean (dec.), Mick and Place your tribute on Casey, Paul, Gary and latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Haylee, Amanda and Ben King, and Luke Tyquin, HILL Mickayla and Dylan A Service to celebrate the Prindable, Tyson and life of Stace Hill will be Alexis, Axl, Phoenix, Max, held at The Rose Chapel, Belle (dec.) and Elise Gippsland Memorial Park, (dec.), and Lily Cox. Traralgon on THURSDAY Great Grandfather to (8 May 2025) at 2 pm.

Miles, Milah, Baz, Logan, Hudson, Cruz and Mali.

PASSEY Our hearts are broken A celebration of Margaret's You left us too soon life will be held to honour WRIGHT her memory and the joy (nee Hunt) Dianne she brought into our lives.

Born 13 June 1949.

The service will be held at Passed away peacefully St Mary's Catholic Church, 27 April 2025 surrounded Monash Road, Newborough by family THURSDAY (15 May 2025) Loved wife of Geoff (dec.). commencing at 1pm.

Adored mother and In lieu of flowers, the mother-in-law to Richard family kindly requests and Sam, Allison and donations to Dementia Marcus, Craig and Rachel, Australia Grant and Jess.

Margaret's legacy of love Cherished Nana to Shayla, and compassion will Georgia, Elsie, Ashlyn, forever remain in our Mia, Makenna, Sophie hearts. and Lilli.

Stoic and determined until the end, a true inspiration and the embodiment of strength and resilience to us all.

MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON MOE 5126 1111 Deeply loved and missed Place your tribute on Heaven now has a warrior latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au

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ROWLINGS A Service to celebrate the life of China Rowlings will be held at the Function Room of the Moe Racing Club, Waterloo Rd, Moe on MONDAY (12 May 2025) at 11am.

The Service will also be live-streamed. To view China's Service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com.au A Private Cremation will follow.

No flowers by request A donation in memory of China may be made to the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Envelopes will be available at the Service.

WRIGHT The funeral service and committal for cremation of Mrs Dianne Wright will be held at the Glengarry Uniting Church, 47 Cairnbrook Road Glengarry on WEDNESDAY (7th May 2025) commencing at 11.30am.

In lieu of flowers, online donations to LEGACY would be appreciated.

This service will be livestreamed. Please visit our website for details: www.latrobevalley funerals.com.au

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MATTHEWS, Aaron.

3/3/1993-7/5/2024 12 Months since we lost our beautiful son. Not a day goes by without shedding a tear. So tragic for us all. RIP Azza.

NUNN (Koza) Regina 9/4/1952 - 7/5/2012 Mum, may the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish you were here. Forever in our hearts. Love Lucinda, Chris, Makenzie and Isaac XX My beautiful sister, my heart is empty because I can't see you. But it is full of love, of the time we shared. I will cherish our memories. Love Eva Austen and Families XX

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What can you do when words are not enough?

When you lose someone close to you, it can be hard to put your thoughts and feelings into words A personal message in the Latrobe Valley Express can say so much For friendly advice on how to place your message contact

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Big finish to hockey championships HOCKEY ACC INLINE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS

BY TOM HAYES

SIX epic finals went ahead last week to conclude the ACC Inline Hockey Championships at Moe’s STADIUM34.

Starting with 56 teams, everything came down to the final 12 sides in the six Grand Finals, as they battled it out in their respective divisions on Monday, April 21.

 PRO DIVISION IN the Pro division, New Zealand side Nike Elite dominated the group stage, going 4-0 with a goal difference of +15. Closing out the top four was Dogs (3-1), KIHL Warriors (2-2), and Dingoes (1-3).

Taking place on the morning of April 21, the Pro semi-finals went ahead, with Nike Elite not cooling off just yet, defeating Dingoes 6-0. Dogs accounted for KIHL Warriors in the tightest of encounters, winning 5-4 to progress to the Grand Final.

Nike Elite were held in good stead following their 7-1 demolition of Dogs in the group stage, hoping to repeat the result in the decider.

Throughout the first half of the Grand Final, in a close contest, Nike Elite held the edge with a 2-1 advantage.

But everything opened up in the second half for them, as they concluded the championships undefeated, adding another three goals to win 5-1 and be crowned champions of the Pro division.

Pro division top goal scorer, Jensen Taiapa scored twice in the Grand Final, while Lewis Taiapa, Callum Hawthorne, and Josh Steen scored the other three. Brent Fitzgerald scored the sole goal for Dogs.

 DIVISION 1 THE top four teams following the Division 1 group stage were Snipers (5-0), KIHL Young Guns (3-2) in Pool A, while in Pool B the top two were KIHL Raiders (4-1) and Brisbane Freak (3-1-1).

Snipers would then face Brisbane Freak in the semi-finals, while the opposite side of the bracket

had the two Kiwi sides, KIHL Raiders versus KIHL Young Guns.

Snipers remained undefeated heading into the Grand Final after smashing Brisbane Freak 7-1, while meeting them in the decider would be KIHL Young Guns who defeated their countrymen 3-1.

When these two sides met in the group stage, Snipers soared to a 4-1 victory.

Looking to right their wrongs from their last meeting, the KIHL Young Guns got on the board first, and did enough to supress the Snipers attack up until halftime, leading 1-0 thanks to Daniel Middleton.

With under three minutes remaining in the second half, Ryan Williams doubled the KIHL Young Guns lead, placing them in the box seat to win the Division 1 championship.

Ash Booth pinched one late for Snipers, but it wasn’t enough to flip the script, as KIHL Young Guns were crowned champions after the 2-1 win.

 DIVISION 2 GROUP play in Division 2 was fairly equal, leading to enticing fixtures in the semi-finals and Grand Final.

Pool A was topped by Mercenaries (5-0), while Hades (2-1-2) snuck through to the knockouts. Pool B was dominated by Snipers (4-0-1), who recorded four straight wins before tying their last game of the group, moving on also was Bombers (3-2).

Stunningly in the semi-finals, Snipers, who were yet to be defeated, suffered a 5-2 loss to Hades, while Mercenaries, who were also undefeated, lost 4-2 to Bombers, setting up an unlikely Grand Final match-up.

Bombers and Hades were yet to test one another, after playing the group stage in different pools.

Bombers gained the lead, with just 11 seconds left into the first half through James Gillett.

Hades quickly found a response early into the second half through Michael Somerville, which gave them the momentum to find the winner, thanks to Lucas Giveen during the power play.

Hades would eventually hold on to claim the Division 2 championship, after their 2-1 triumph.

 DIVISION 3

FOUR clear favourites emerged out of the Division 3 group stage.

Coming out of Pool A was Benchwarmers (4-0-1) and Wild Dingoes (4-0-1), playing Pool B qualifiers Loose Pucks (4-0-1) and North East Knights (4-1) in the semi-finals.

In the first semi-final, the undefeated Benchwarmers were undefeated no more, going down in an upset to North East Knights.

On the other side of the bracket, Loose Pucks advanced following a 2-1 win over Wild Dingoes.

Expecting a close Grand Final, the Division 3 decider could not have been anything further from that fact.

Loose Pucks went into the first half break with a 2-0 lead intact, and after Mark Pollard brought one back for North East Knights, it looked like we might have a game on our hands.

That was until Loose Pucks went on a tear, scoring five straight goals, opening the floodgates to claim the Division 3 championship.

Jy Vogt scored four goals in the final for Loose Pucks. Also scoring was Jason Gaugain, Corina Vogt, and Lachlan Reilly.

 MASTERS AFTER KIHL Taniwha finished on top of the Masters ladder in the group stage (4-0-1), they immediately qualified for the Grand Final.

Thus, it left Kowfee Crew (2nd, 3-2) and Lilydale Rats (3rd, 3-2) to play in a semi-final for the final spot in the decider.

After a first half that saw either side nab a goal, it came down to a tense second half. The Lilydale Rats found back-to-back goals in the opening stages of the second half, leaving little hope for Kowfee Crew.

A late consolation goal in the final minute is all that Kowfee Crew got, going down 3-2 as Lilydale Rats advanced to play KIHL Taniwha.

Just a couple of hours later, the Grand Final was underway. And with haste, KIHL Taniwha were on the board thanks to Steve Adams.

The top side doubled their advantage before the end of the first half, in the final middle through Mike Sands.

Needing to keep it tidy in the last half, KIHL

Taniwha made things very tense, after Lilydale Rats halved the deficit through Ross Howell.

As close as the encounter was, there were no more goals, leaving KIHL Taniwha as the Masters champions, winning 2-1.

 WOMEN'S LIKE the Masters, after finishing on top of the ladder following the group stage, The Dekes of Hazzard (3-1) were straight through to the Women’s Grand Final.

Second and third placed Suffragettes (3-1) and Dingoes (3-1) would eventually play off in a semifinal for the final spot in the Grand Final, but first a Cup Final between fourth placed Wild Dingoes (1-3) and Hades (0-4) took place.

Although they didn’t win a game in the group stage, Hades made the most of it during the Cup Final.

After two halves of play plus overtime without a score, we were headed to a penalty shootout, which allowed Hades to secure their first win, 1-0, as Jade Marley converted.

The following day, Suffragettes and Dingoes could only be separated by one goal for a spot in the Grand Final.

With both sides scoreless in the first half, Stephanie Wood broke the deadlock to hand Dingoes the lead with just under eight minutes to go in the semi-final.

That would turn out to be the decisive goal, sending Dingoes into the Grand Final to face The Dekes of Hazzard.

In the decider, The Dekes of Hazzard were on the board early, through Carrie Wilder in the first period. They would enter the halftime break with the 1-0 lead.

Needing a goal late into the second half, Dingoes found their equalizer with under five minutes on the clock, as Amber Metcalfe drew them level.

As no one scored in overtime, the Women’s division became the only one to be decided by a penalty shootout.

Only two were scored, both going the way of The Dekes of Hazzard, scored by Adriana Henrink and India Atkins, sending their team to the championship.

NBL set to return, confirmed by council BASKETBALL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

NBL basketball will be back in Latrobe Valley.

Following on from the success of the previous NBL Gippsland showcase in January, Latrobe City Council has ratified a recommendation from the Tourism and Major Events Advisory Committee to fund $25,000 for the second game during the 2025/26 NBL season.

The funding will come through the annual major events attraction budget with next year’s game being the sixth successive NBL matchup held at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS), Traralgon.

Details are yet to be confirmed with the fixture for next season not released however, it will feature Gippsland affiliate club South East Melbourne Phoenix, who have developed a strong relationship with the region and have played in all games dating back to 2022.

The motion was unanimously carried to fund the basketball event with Cr Darren Howe speaking on behalf of the TMEAC saying that the investment would equate to an estimated economic return of $659,000.

Discussion also pertained to surrounding the game with further events that would turn the week into a festival of basketball.

Other ideas floated included three-on-three regional basketball tournaments (a 3x3Hustle event was held in Traralgon in 2022), an Indigenous and multicultural basketball celebration, elite coaching workshops, basketball academies, and referee development programs.

Cr Adele Pugsley and Cr Steph Morgan spoke on the benefit of the games to the region.

“By hosting this additional game, it facilitates more money to flow into our local economy while making professional sport more accessible to our local community. I believe that this investment offers good return for our residence,” Cr Pugsley said.

Electric: The crowd at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium was packed last time out, with majority cheering on South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Latrobe Valley claim first win over Croyden HOCKEY

THE LVHA Vic League Women’s team wrote a new chapter in their journey on Saturday, defeating Croydon Ranges 2-0 in their first-ever clash.

Without previous head-to-heads to refer to, the girls embraced the unknown and delivered a composed, clinical performance.

Courtney McDonald scored both goals - the first from a sharp short corner in the opening quarter, and a second following sustained attacking pressure.

Charlie Murrell and Isla Godfrey impressed in the forward line, narrowly missing the scoreboard.

Meanwhile, Jasmine Langstaff led from the back with fierce defensive effort before being forced off due to injury.

Croydon pushed hard late in the game, but it was the visitors who held firm, with resolute defending

and a cool-headed finish sealing the points. The result boosts momentum for the Vic League squad as they continue to build cohesion and confidence.

 LATROBE VALLEY MEN’S VIC LEAGUE THE LVHA Men's Vic League team continued their strong form with a commanding 7-0 win over East Gippsland Giants.

Daniel Lineen delivered a sensational performance up front, with five goals. Daniel Godfrey and Ronan North each added a goal to cap off a clinical display.

 LOCAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY TRARALGON women's team capped off the day with a commanding 8-0 victory over Moe. Megan Rumble and Amelia Bolton with two goals

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each, while Rachel McCracken scored her first senior goal in a moment to remember.

Alana Tratford, Skye Mcdonald and Carly Thompson with a goal each.

The return of Emma Hill after nearly a decade away from hockey, her composure and game sense were evident.

Despite the loss Moe showed glimpses of potential with Emma’s return injecting confidence and leadership into the side.

Traralgon Rovers women emerged 1-0 victorious over Churchill Hockey Club in a nail-biting women’s match. Claire Goodwin and Ryley Reid stood out with tenacious efforts, particularly Reid’s performance in goals that proved crucial in the Rovers' narrow win.

Traralgon Rovers' Maddy Hall with a textbook goal from a short corner at the end of the third quarter.

 LOCAL MEN’S HOCKEY

MOE Hockey Club triumphed 12-8 over Traralgon in a fast-paced men’s match, with Gael Greenway netting seven goals. Daniel Lineen (2), Tim Hooper (2), and Sam Pollerd (1) also contributed to the win.

Traralgon’s Mikayla McDonald scored a hat-trick, supported by Jeremy (2) and Hamish McCracken (3). Traralgon’s goalkeeper Reagan stood tall with impressive saves, while Col Parnall’s defensive play helped transition the ball forward.

Churchill Hockey Club overwhelmed Traralgon Rovers 23-6 in a dominant display, led by Gael Greenway’s incredible 11-goal performance.

Blake Billing and Hayden Wise added four goals each, with Ian Goodwin (3), Trevor Morgan, and Edward Meredith also scoring.

Despite solid defensive efforts, the Rovers couldn’t hold back Churchill’s firepower, with goals from David Vu, Sam Pollerd, Russell Clunning (2), and Rob Preston offering some resistance.

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Australia’s best take to Traralgon TABLE TENNIS

By KATRINA BRANDON

SWEAT and some tears were shed at this year’s Table Tennis Australia Tour hosted at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sport Stadium on April 12 and 13.

With both tour days topping 30 degrees, the event welcomed players to Traralgon for a national-level competition, providing an equal opportunity for National Squad and non-National Squad athletes.

In the TTA Tour, Traralgon was selected as one of four destinations, alongside Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra.

Over the two days, players participated in roundrobin games, with the winners advancing to the next round. In addition, two games played on Court 1 and 2 were live-streamed online.

Players from other states and countries attended the events over the weekend. They played in matches with National Title status, competing in singles of different ages and classes, similar to the games played at National Championships.

The TTA Tour featured only aged and para singles, with categories for the open, under-21, under-19, under-17, under-15, under-13, and under-11 age groups.

The first round began at 8.30am on Saturday, with the under-11 and under-19 boys’ and girls’ teams taking to the courts. Before the tour, 80 to 90 of the under-11 players had participated in National Hopes and Pathways Week, where they spent four days training like elite athletes and one day competing against each other to qualify for the Oceania Hopes Championships.

In the under-11 boys singles, approximately 20 players competed in groupings of three and four. Those who won the sections advanced to a round-robin elimination. Top players in the section included New South Wales (NSW) player Yueze Yu (first place), Croydon’s Lucas Jin and Top Spins Table Tennis Club’s (Western Australia) Samuel Shwe.

Results within the under 11 boys proved strong, with most games going to four or five sets.

Coming in with fewer players than the boys, about 15 girls played in the under 11 girls division.

Winners in the girls section was Croydon’s Clara Wang, LOOP’s Dhatri Tatikonda, and Croydon’s Alice Zheng.

While the girls’ section was slightly quicker, that didn’t change the result of how fierce these girls under 11 were.

The most intense games of the weekend go to the under 19 boys and girls, with many “hot shots” in the running to keep their name in the game. To name a few, Yousef Hassan, Lucas Lum, Jeffrey

Table tennis: Courts were full at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium on April 11 and 12 as Photographs: Katrina Brandon the Table Tennis Australia Tour commenced.

Guo, and Nguyen Cherry Le were some top players who entered the game over the weekend.

It was no surprise that LOOPS’ Cherry and Croydon’s Yousef took out their sections on the first day. Taking second and third place in the boys under 19 were New South Wales’ Jeffrey Guo and Western Australia’s Rayan Vardinejad. Following behind Cherry in the under 19 girls was Croydon’s Qinle Alice Xie and Croydon’s Kavyaa Madaan.

Moving over to games in the afternoon, it was the open men’s, women’s and under 15s’ time to shine.

An unexpected turn came in for the men’s with Yousef being knocked out of the round-robin in the second round against Western Australia’s Yonis Yihang Xu, who ended up placing third against Japan’s Toshinaga Yoshida (first place) and NSW’s Xuqi Lin. Over 35 people participated in the open men’s.

Top-notch female players left their entries until the women’s open, with multiple players from last year’s “ones to watch” entering once again.

If you thought Cherry would take the win again, you would be wrong. St George and Southerland Shire Table Tennis’s Yangzi Liu snatched the victory from Cherry in the second round. India’s Riti Shankar followed in behind Liu, and soon followed NSW’s Yi Tian Yin. Starting in rounds one and two, the under 15 stars took over from the start, with only a few cracking the surface of their games. Excelling in their sections, NSW’s Andrew Li, LOOPS’ Aaron Nguyen and Adelaide’s Steven Sto stole the section only

to challenge each other until the end of each set.

Qinle Alice has done it again. In the under 15 girls, Alice placed second against Croydon’s Kavyaa Madaan. The fight for third place was also a knock-out with Sydney’s Shutian Daisy Xie scraping through, having taken a set off Kavyaa.

Another early start was set for players on Sunday, as games commenced.

First up was the under 13s and 21s.

Taking a backward approach, the games became shorter towards the end of the under-13 boys’ competition. Queensland’s Zikun Daniel Lin easily won the finals, but had fought to four in the previous games, including a third-place finish against Sydney’s Devon Yuhao Yan. Second place went to NSW’s Lachlan Bao. Under-13 girls was led by Queensland’s Lin Zhu. Pushing for the scales to tip, India’s Aradhya Dhingra battled hard to get set three and aimed for number four, which unfortunately for Dhingra, went to Zhu. Number three in their section was Greater Dandenong’s Lydia Tran.

Looking at the under-21 men’s results, you almost have to look back to the games in the under-19s, where you can see a turnaround for Jeffrey Guo against Yousef Hassan. Instead of taking first place, Hassan was knocked to third only to have LOOPS’ Aaron Nguyen jump in. The turnaround also resulted in games being decided in only three sets, with Guo moving to reach the top.

Taking a note from Guo, Qinle Alice felt compelled to copy in the under-21 women’s, where she claimed

International stage: LOOPS’ Nguyen Cherry Le played at the TTA Tour as one of Australia’s international junior representatives and continued to play at her best throughout the weekend. first place against Townsville’s Taleisha Gaeta and Croydon’s Coral Zhao. Qinle Alice comes in with a fierce game and doesn’t let points slip from her grasp if she can help it.

Croydon players topped the under 17 boys with Zhongye Alex Huang, Arvin Yeung and Lucas Lum taking the top spots. This comes as no surprise, with Lum following his brother’s (Nicholas Lum) footsteps closer towards the international stage.

The competition between the three was tough, but Huang pulled through in the finals in three sets.

In the under-17 girls, India’s Aradhya Dhingra took the top spot, leaving Croydon’s Qinle Alice Xia and Sydney Northern Districts Table Tennis Association’s Shutian Daisy Xie in second and third place.

Finally, the last games of the weekend belonged to the para singles. First place went to Sunshine’s Thi Doan, who excelled in all games played. Taking the number two spot was Christopher Morehead from Albert Park Table Tennis, and third went to Manningham’s Evgeny John Savinov.

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Schofield to rep the green and gold stature as it’s opposed to the rest of the draftees, but enjoyed the festivities of the evening and is ready to bring strong vibes to the Rovers.

“I’m looking forward (to it), Hill End have come out here and brought their whole team out here,” Schofield said.

“Hill End were absolutely over the moon to get me with the last pick of the draft. Pavlich, no. Cloke, no. Deledio?

Do you think anyone actually wanted Deledio?”

In-between sledging media personality and former Port Adelaide 300-gamer Kane Cornes, who only managed six touches in his Carlton Draft game for Moyston Willaura, and Draft Recruiter Dylan Buckley, who played a Mid Gippy match for Toora against Yinnar last year, Schofield said he’ll be there to “provide ultimate value off-ground”.

FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

ADDED firepower will come in the form of West Coast premiership player, Will Schofield when he dons the Rovers’ green and gold out at Hill End later this Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League season.

With a strong contingent of club officials and players at The Sporting Globe, Richmond last Wednesday (April 30), Hill End secured Schofield with the final selection of the Carlton Draft.

While the battling club missed out on power players higher in the draft, Rovers players got around Schofield well before the pick was in and are amped for him to arrive to the club.

Schofield was clearly aware of his

Schofield is a regular Fox Footy commentator over in Perth this season and hosts the BackChat Podcast with former Eagles teammate Hamish Brayshaw, so he’ll undoubtedly bring a wealth of exposure and coverage once he arrives at Hill End. “What I’m excited about … me and my mates, I’ve already ordered the minibus, we are coming to Hill End, we’ve got the hotel sorted,” he said.

Unsure if Hill End even have accommodation of the sorts, Schofield worked out what the closely situated pub was, the ‘Tipsy Heifer’, and is excited to venture there also.

Arriving on stage to present Schofield with the green and gold jumper, Hill End Club President, Andrew Tangusso and football director, Matt Van Tilburg were ecstatic to gain his signature for the day.

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FEMALE FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND

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ROUND 3

UNDER 16S

WOMEN

5.1 7.3 (60) MIRBOO NORTH 5.4 1.3 YNJFC 1.4 0.0 0.0 2.0 (0) GOALS: Mirboo North: C Bickerton 12 A Gee 3 R Filtness 2 D Moore H Ludlow M Jackson. YNJFC: C Boxshall 2 R Bartlett. BEST: Mirboo North: A Gee C Bickerton D Moore Z Fleming R Filtness. YNJFC: C Boxshall C Davey S Bodak R Davis J Mellon B Twaddle TARWIN 7.3 6.5 4.2 4.1 (60) NEWBOROUGH 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Tarwin: O Bright 5 A Francis 4 E Langstaff 3 L Moon 3 J Lowe 2 J Andronaco J Commadeur L Duvoisin W Taylor. Newborough:. BEST: Tarwin: N McLennan O Bright I Joske L Cann A Francis L Duvoisin. Newborough: B Read H Whittaker W Addison B Skinner J Matthews R McCafferty TARWIN 2.0 5.1 6.3 9.3 (57) NEWBOROUGH 1.4 4.4 5.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: Tarwin: A Launder 2 L Orgill 2 N FitzGerald F Musilli A Cameron T Brusamarello.

Newborough: Z Taylor T McWilliam N Henry O Lawrence C Purcell B McGrath. BEST: Tarwin: L Orgill A McRae H bright H Reyment R Dwyer R McRae. Newborough: D Droog B Smith O Lawrence C Purcell Z Taylor

LINDENOW SOUTH 0.3 2.6 3.6 4.6 (30) BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 1.1 2.2 3.3 4.3 (27) GOALS: Lindenow South: G Foster 2 M Cuttriss M Gorfine. Boisdale-Briagolong: S Dixon 2. BEST: Lindenow South: M Gorfine S Peters G Foster D Ashwood L Archbold J Saunders-Baxter. Boisdale-Briagolong: L Jonston A Chester C Wain R Mills THE GOON VS MOE NEWBOROUGH ALLIES DETAILS N/A

UNDER 14S

MDU 2.1 5.3 6.4 7.5 (47) TRARALGON 1.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 (14) GOALS: MDU: M Diggerman 3 J Burggraaff A Harry I Meikle C Johnson. Traralgon: P Schroeter R Leyshan. BEST: MDU: M Diggerman H Martin A Hutchinson L Guy G Hutchinson A Conlan. Traralgon: O Ambler P Schroeter M Obrien A Scholtes S McClements L Bowker BAIRNSDALE VS NEWBOROUGH DETAILS N/A

LADDER P Boisdale-Briagolong 2 Lindenow South 2 MoeNewborough Allie 1 The Goon 1

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CORNER INLET 3.1 3.1 6.4 11.5 (71) YNJFC 0.0 2.2 2.3 3.4 (22) GOALS: Corner Inlet: L Knee 6 X Gobbey 2 A Lees S Hilder C Bland T Shute J Bradbury.

YNJFC: H Baird 2. BEST: Corner Inlet: X Gobbey L Knee J Bradbury S Hilder W Green A Lees. YNJFC: B Twaddle H Baird T Lacey J Bartlett N Reeves Z Bietman MDU 5.3 7.6 11.14 12.15 (87) HILL END 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.2 (14) GOALS: MDU: L Grimes 3 F Shields 2 R Collins 2 O Wynne 2 R Harrison 2 A Fennell. Hill End: J Reavley J Sterrick. BEST: MDU: L Thomas F Shields R Harrison O Wynne T Nicholas K Campbell. Hill End: A Stafford J Sterrick L Brand N Sallee L Heiss S Brain MOE 6.5 8.5 5.1 4.3 (60) MIRBOO NORTH 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Moe: J Bowie 5 K Hansch 3 B Neame 3 C Addison 2 S Kaka 2 J Shelton C O’Brien H Boothman J Atkinson C Cowton R Whit B Falls L Taylor. Mirboo North:. BEST: Moe: K Hansch S Kaka J Bowie B Polik J Atkinson B Savige. Mirboo North: A Conrad M Hammond J Andrews S Jennings D Richards O Stanton MIRBOO NORTH 2.1 3.3 4.5 4.7 (31) MOE 0.0 1.2 1.2 4.4 (28) GOALS: Mirboo North: R O’Brien L Elbers L Aveling B Beveridge. Moe: K Dow 2 L Savige J Hume. BEST: Mirboo North: J Eaves K Bickerton L Elbers O Thompson R Murphy. Moe: K Dow A Chessum T Walsh T Daly

LADDER MDU Warragul Industrial Bairnsdale Traralgon Newborough

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UNDER 18S DIV 2 NAR NAR GOON 1.3 1.4 2.4 4.8 (32) MORWELL 0.0 0.2 2.5 2.5 (17) GOALS: Nar Nar Goon: A Wilkin 2 M Norbury P Kuys. Morwell: K Rudling R Kus. BEST: Nar Nar Goon: S Langley P Kuys R Saunders A Wilkin M Norbury Z Halabi. Morwell: D Radford R Kus E Mills M Randall M Hayes H Henry BOISDALE BRIAGOLONG2.2 3.4 3.8 6.10 (46) DROUIN 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 (2) GOALS: Boisdale Briagolong: Z Smith 2 M Shillinglaw 2 L Appleton O Brooks. Drouin: Details N/A.. BEST: Boisdale Briagolong: N Begovic O Brooks S Coleman R Heyne Z Smith A Leighton. Drouin: C Dennis B Courts B Carkeek M Reynolds V Dodd L Ettery SALE CITY 0.2 2.2 3.3 4.4 (28) WOODSIDE 0.2 0.3 1.4 2.6 (18) GOALS: Sale City: S Evans 2 T Mizzi M Mizzi. Woodside: C Dillow. BEST: Sale City: T Mizzi L Carroll P Yann M Stefanetti S Evans M Mizzi. Woodside: G Scott L Francis A Anderson E Hinkley E Hustwayte WARRANOR VS DALYSTON DETAILS N/A

UNDER 12S MDU 6.2 5.2 1.10 4.0 (40) HILL END 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: MDU: T Helms 4 M Goessens 3 R Hocken 2 B Helms A Cook K White M Giliam R Pedlow B Harris L Calder. Hill End:. BEST: MDU: R Pedlow M Goessens T Helms B Lacy A Cook R Hocken. Hill End: J Garratt S McCrorey M Cochrane G Dodd Z Coyle M Dean NEWBOROUGH 2.2 3.6 3.8 5.10 (40) TARWIN 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Newborough: C Hiriaki H Beatson A Schembri D Manning M Whittaker. Tarwin:.

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MOE/NEWBOROUGH Dodgers came up short against Traralgon Redsox in a thrilling 10-8 contest on Sunday.

Despite out-hitting their opponents 13 to 12, the Dodgers couldn't contain a late surge from the Redsox, who turned the game around with a five-run seventh inning.

Nathan Robinson led the Dodgers' offense with three hits, while Benn Zomer and Ash Poxon contributed key RBIs. Trent Job put in a solid effort on the mound, striking out six over the five innings.

However, Austin McConville’s threerun home run proved convincing for the Redsox, sealing their comeback victory.  CHURCHILL Braves staged an impressive rally to defeat Sale Rangers 5-4.

Trailing 4-0 after the second inning, the Braves clawed back, with Kyler Rinehart delivering an inside-the-park home run and Dan Cannizzaro driving in the winning run in the sixth.

Pitchers Jarrod Thomas and Rick Humphreys combined for a strong performance, shutting down the Rangers in the later innings. Sale Rangers saw

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Flaunting the green and gold: West Coast premiership player Will Schofield was selected by Hill End Football-Netball Club for the Carlton Draft this season. Photorgaph supplied FNC from the South West District FNL, not far from Portland.

While not present on the night, Matthew Pavlich won’t have to venture far from home given he was taken by Western Australian club, Beverley FC in the Avon F&NA just prior to Schofield.

The Carlton Draft matches start in early June, with fixtures to be released in the coming weeks.

Redsox surge late, contain Moe/Newb

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standout contributions from Will Hector, who drove in two runs, and Marco Palazzout, who collected two hits.  MOE/NEWBclaimed a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over Traralgon Redsox in B Grade, sealing the win in the bottom of the seventh when Matt Luke drew a bases-loaded walk.

Wilson pitched a complete game for the Dodgers, striking out four while allowing five runs.

Wayne Beaton led the Redsox offense with three hits.

Meanwhile in Sale, Sale Rangers dominated Morwell Cougars with a commanding 17-2 victory, fuelled by a massive 10-run fourth inning.

Marco Palazzout delivered a strong performance on the mound, while Brad Taylor and Rohan Hector powered the Rangers’ offense with key RBIs. Both teams will look to carry their momentum into their next matchups.

 FINISHING around the grounds with C Grade, Churchill Green won against Churchill Gold 4-0, Sale Rangers finished on top against Morwell Cougars 15-10, and winners Traralgon Redsox defeated Moe/ Newborough Dodgers 15-4.

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“We’ve come home with the chocolates to be honest,” Van Tilburg said.

“I’m going to be brutally honest, we didn’t have ‘Schoey’ as pick number one, but as soon as I walked through the door and I saw him holding a pint of delicious Carlton Draught, I thought ‘that’s our man’.”

While Schofield played his entire 194-game career deep in the backline, other plans for where he plays at Willow Grove Recreation Reserve could come to fruition.

“I spoke to our senior coach (Adrian Burns) last night and he was pretty adamant that whoever we drafted has to play in the ruck,” Van Tilburg said.

Schofield was happy to oblige, but will need to work himself into shape given he retired in 2020 - however, he did come out of retirement to fill in for West Coast’s WAFL side in 2023 due to an injury crisis at the club.

As for the rest of the draft’s proceedings, the night started with Geelong triple premiership full forward Tom Hawkins going the way of Beaufort FNC in the Central Highlands FL, west of Ballarat.

For the second pick, former Richmond and GWS star Brett Deledio will travel across the border to New South Wales, heading to Coleambally FNC in the Farrer FL. Collingwood premiership forward Travis Cloke was selected by Heathmere

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Race for the top five set to be another close one FOOTBALL NORTH GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

THE big three could already be shaped in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

Each of Traralgon Tyers United, Heyfield, and Woodside have shown little to deter from onlookers believing they won’t all feature in the final two weeks of the season.

Others will still be on the hunt to build themselves out throughout the home-andaway season.  TTU have been going ballistic the last two weeks.

After an Anzac Day takedown of Rosedale by 50 points, the Bombers continued their goal-scoring prowess over at Yarram - taking down the Demons, 19.17 (131) to 8.6 (54).

TTU certainly banged down the door from the get go, nailing 12 scoring shots to just three in the opening term to go ahead by 24 points at quarter time.

Scheduled with two tough opponents over a fortnight, Yarram already succumbed to reigning premier Woodside the week prior, and now were battling it out against the premier before that back at home.

The Demons punched the first two goals of the second quarter to bring the game to 15 points before TTU responded with the next two sending the margin back out to just shy of 30 points.

If Yarram thought they were any chance entering after the main break, they’d be surprised as the Bombers booted six goals to one in the third term to balloon the margin to north of 10 goals that the Demons wouldn’t be able to come back from.

TTU featured seven multiple goal kickers on the day including three from captain Jye Neilson, Stuart Goddard and Riley Denovan.

Samuel Curtain was best afield for the winners followed by Goddard, William Curtain, Neilson, Josh Twite, and Frazar Brouns.

Dylan Garnham, Kayleb Pearce, Griffin Underwood, Levi Munns, Jack FisherAldridge, and Korey Carrison were admirable in defeat for Yarram.  FOUR from four - Heyfield are showing signs of what they can do deep into finals.

The Kangaroos were too strong for Gormandale, defeating the Tigers 28.17 (185) to 7.4 (46) at Gormandale Recreation Reserve.

A hot contest to begin proceedings, Heyfield left some opportunities hanging, booting 4.5 (29) for the quarter while Gormandale added just two points.

The Kangaroos then turned up a gear or two, delivering ten goals for the second term and kept the home side scoreless as Heyfield held an 89-point led entering the main break.

The Tigers finally nailed a major as play returned in the second half - three to be precise - while the Kangaroos added another seven goals to keep their spirits well and truly high as they jumped head by over 100 points.

Play began to open up ever so slightly in the final term, with Gormandale tagging another three through the big sticks while Heyfield added a further seven majors to see out their fourth win on the season.

Brayden Woodland was judged best for the

winners followed by Tyson Graham, Shaun Humphreys, Kyle Graham (five goals), Darren Sheen (11), and Finn Stephenson (five).

Cooper Jeffries, Campbell Peavey, Jesse Siddle, Nicholas Millington, Tyler Foster, and Hayden Richards done their all for Gormandale.  BOUNCING back from a tough matchup against Heyfield, the Jets got past the Saints.

With Cowwarr sitting bottom of the ladder, YYN expected a fiery unit to arrive at George Bates Reserve at the weekend, and they got just that, as the Jets managed to come out 29-point winners, 14.9 (93) to 6.10 (64).

The key storyline was always going to be goal machine Keenan Hughes coming up against his old side, for which he was best on ground for the Jets in their 2022 premiership, with a spectacular nine goals in the grand final against TTU. Now in his second season with Cowwarr, he and the rest of his team would have been dying to make a point against one of the finals contenders of the competition, especially on their home deck, also considering Hughes has been dominating despite results with 17 goals heading into the match.

The Jets had quite the number of defensive options for Hughes, but opted for young Rowan Duguid to man him throughout the day.

While Hughes was the clear focus for YYN, fellow Cowwarr forwards took the pressure off to begin with as the Saints nailed three of the first five goals, going ahead by nine points deep into the opening term.

However, two first quarter goals from each of Dean MacDonald and Lachlan Rees lifted the Jets ahead still at the quarter time break.

The second quarter was exclusively YYN’s as the clearance ran the way of the Jets and an overflow of goals sent them ahead by 26 points by the end of the first half.

As play returned, Rohan Reid quickly added his fourth goal of the day, while MacDonald closed in on his fifth right after.

Momentum began to even itself out, with tired legs becoming apparent each way despite the weather beginning to cool deep into the afternoon.

Hughes (who was goal-less in the first half) nailed a ridiculous major midway through the third term from well beyond the 50 in live play, which began to lift Cowwarr’s spirits.

With a few 50-metre penalties also going the Saints’ way, they brought themselves within four goals with a quarter spare.

The Jets would not want their second loss of the season to come this early, and against a bottom-ranked side nonetheless - Barrie Burnett then showed his face to pop up for a run-in goal which eased the tension to take the margin back to five goals.

However, Cowwarr quickly responded with the next two goals bringing them to 18 points down as blood began to boil over.

There was clearly no love lost between Hughes and his former teammates, as players began to take aim at each other despite there still being a game to win.

Jets coach MacDonald sensed that and produced his usual magic, including a deep

set shot close to 60 metres which solidified the win for YYN. Owen Budge was best on ground for the winners, followed by Duguid, who held Hughes to just the solitary goal, which would have irritated the star forward as he breathed down his neck at every contest.

Jai Massese, Rohan Reid, Riley Byrne, and MacDonald were others of key note for the Jets.

Jackson Davison, Shane Morgan, Matt Johnston, Haydn Hector, Patrick Tainsh, and Thomas Armstrong gave their all for Cowwarr.  THE Bulldogs are pumping their chests out now.

After a slow start to the year, Sale City have won consecutive games including the weekend’s victory over Glengarry at Stephenson Park, 11.16 (82) to 9.7 (61).

The Magpies haven’t been the rollover side they have been in years past, who sat with six premiership points after three games with a victory over Churchill the previous week and a draw against Rosedale in Round 1.

Sale City knew they would have to work for this game, and they produced a bulk of their winning effort in the first half, doing all the little things to be ahead 6.9 (45) to 2.6 (18).

Even despite Glengarry kicking four straight during the third quarter, the Bulldogs matched that mark to keep the margin at bay.

Glengarry fought right to the very end booting three of the final four goals, which will hopefully carry over to their next match against YYN at home.

The Bulldogs best on ground was veteran Kane martin, followed by Kaden McCulloch, Travis Lindrea, Jaxsyn Whitehill, Cameron Green, and Troy Carstairs (game-high three goals).

Ewan Williams, Jack Burgess, Hudson Whateley, Shae Duncan, Michael Ryan, and Jet Hodges were admirable in defeat for Glengarry.  ANOTHER day at the office for Woodside.

While the Wildcats traditionally would have featured in more difficult matches against Churchill in years gone by, this season offered a different result entirely with Woodside coming out 14.20 (104) to 2.7 (19) winners at Gaskin Park.

Responding after a first round defeat in the grand final replay against TTU, the Wildcats have won three in a row, and were always going to be difficult task for anyone on the day.

While the Cougars did convert early on, Woodside smacked on ten scoring shots in the first quarter for four goals and then a further five through to halftime to lead by 52 points.

Churchill couldn’t manage a third goal for the rest of the day, even with Woodside only adding five goals in the second half.

Captain Ryan Foat was best afield for the Wildcats followed by Jeremy Morgan, Daniel Missen, Brody Stainer, Matt Dyke, and Ashton Janssen.

Blake Whykes, Jordan Fenech, Liam Bleyswyk, Marcus Sbaglia, Tom Stevenson, and Joe Whykes showed up for Churchill.  ROSEDALE had the bye.

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ROUND 4X SENIORS TTU 6.6 10.8 16.14 19.17 (131) YARRAM 3.0 6.3 7.4 8.6 (54) GOALS: TTU: S Goddard 3 J Neilson 3 R Denovan 3 F Brouns 2 H Willaton 2 F Shields 2 J Twite 2 S Curtain O Aliotta. Yarram: J Swift 3 W Jenkins 2 D Garnham K Sutherland K Pearce. BEST: TTU: S Curtain S Goddard W Curtain J Neilson J Twite F Brouns. Yarram: D Garnham K Pearce G Underwood L Munns J Fisher-Aldridge K Carrison SALE CITY 3.4 6.9 10.11 11.16 (82) GLENGARRY 2.1 2.6 6.6 9.7 (61) GOALS: Sale City: T Carstairs 3 O Waugh 2 J Whitehill 2 K Martin K Mcculloch D Carstairs H Tollner.

Glengarry: S Duncan 3 J Hodges T Harris J Burgess N Wasalski E Williams A Bermingham. BEST: Sale City: K Martin K Mcculloch T Lindrea J Whitehill C Green T Carstairs. Glengarry: E Williams J Burgess H Whateley S Duncan M Ryan J Hodges YYN 5.0 9.5 11.7 14.9 (93) COWWARR 3.3 5.3 7.8 9.10 (64) GOALS: YYN: D Macdonald 7 R Reid 4 L Rees 2 B Burnett. Cowwarr: L Sykes 3 M Johnston 2 S Moon 2 K Hughes M Deering. BEST: YYN: O Budge R Duguid J Massese R Reid R Byrne D Macdonald.

Cowwarr: J Davison S Morgan M Johnston H Hector P Tainsh T Armstrong HEYFIELD 4.5 14.7 21.11 28.17 (185) GORMANDALE 0.2 0.2 3.4 7.4 (46) GOALS: Heyfield: D Sheen 11 K Graham 5 F Stephenson 5 M Eastham 3 J Conway S Humphreys C Ronan M Bennett. Gormandale: S Burgess 3 C Potalej F Roscoe J Green B Hearn. BEST: Heyfield: B Woodland T Graham S Humphreys K Graham D Sheen F Stephenson. Gormandale: C Jeffries C Peavey J Siddle N Millington T Foster H Richards WOODSIDE 4.6 9.11 12.15 14.20 (104) CHURCHILL 1.1 2.1 2.4 2.7 (19) GOALS: Woodside: M O’Sullivan 3 R Foat 3 C Whiteoak 2 C Ryan 2 Z Richards B Askew C Witchell J Morgan. Churchill: D Tobin R Peter. BEST: Woodside: R Foat J Morgan D Missen B Stainer M Dyke A Janssen. Churchill: B Whykes J Fenech L Bleyswyk M Sbaglia T Sevenson J Whykes

LADDER Heyfield TTU Woodside Sale City YYN Yarram Glengarry Churchill Rosedale Gormandale

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A 207 153 217 231 184 377 309 444 224 518

% 263.29 188.24 162.21 137.23 226.63 86.21 91.59 52.7 65.63 18.73

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RESERVES YYN 3.1 6.2 12.2 16.2 (98) COWWARR 1.0 2.1 3.1 5.2 (32) GOALS: YYNFNC JETS Men: K Savage 4 A Young 3 L Ruach 3 S Galea 2 J Redman 2 M Glibanovic J King. Cowwarr: A Smith 2 C Farley S Ferguson R Ferguson. BEST: YYNFNC JETS Men: E De Carli A Young B Brown J King J Mathison T Lawrey. Cowwarr: R Ferguson M Mclellan J Goodwin C Farley T Mann A Smith WOODSIDE 8.2 14.7 19.11 23.21 (159) CHURCHILL 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.1 (13) GOALS: Woodside: D Mckean 6 B Reed 6 S Lambert 3 R Battista 2 T Askew 2 T Albert C Hanratty C Whiteoak R Benis. Churchill: S Tobin 2. BEST: Woodside: K Hanning R Benis D Mckean C Whiteoak R Battista B Reed. Churchill: B Mogford R Croft L Marino S Tobin M Ponton J Goldsbrough TTU 5.5 11.11 16.16 23.23 (161) YARRAM 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: TTU: K Watson 6 P Moio 4 T Mustoe 4 B Poel 2 S Duguid 2 R Richards R Murdoch D Morrison Z Watson C Palmer. Yarram: Details N/A.. BEST: TTU: K Watson N Poel P Moio T Mustoe C Turnbull S Duguid. Yarram: S Beer M Garland A Pagram D Diehl J Collins D Thompson GLENGARRY 1.1 5.2 7.4 10.6 (66) SALE CITY 4.2 5.5 5.8 8.10 (58) GOALS: Glengarry: C Schmidt 4 A May 2 L Noble C Hood S Kosterman S Burgess. Sale City: L Mooney 2 J Jones N Rand D Bird L Bird B Towers. BEST: Glengarry: S Darby C Schmidt S Burgess S Kosterman T Wilson L Noble. Sale City: N Ierardi P Jewell J Jones N Rand D Bird A McClelland HEYFIELD 4.6 9.9 16.16 24.16 (160) GORMANDALE 0.0 0.2 0.2 1.3 (9) GOALS: Heyfield: J Dinsdale 4 B King 4 S Anderson 3 D Morris 3 O Pearson 3 B Darby 2 J Reid 2 D Briggs B Linaker M Johnston. Gormandale: K Owen. BEST: Heyfield: X Brooks M Casella B Darby D Morris D Patmore O Pearson. Gormandale: K Owen T Capes N Hammond B Freeman F McLuckie P Farry

LADDER Heyfield TTU Woodside Cowwarr YYN Glengarry Sale City Rosedale Yarram Churchill Gormandale

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A 35 59 140 188 153 258 309 197 445 488 408

% 1628.57 542.37 261.43 188.3 158.17 80.23 79.61 58.88 28.09 16.6 12.99

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THIRDS COWWARR 3.3 7.5 12.7 14.9 (93) YYN 0.2 0.2 2.3 4.7 (31) GOALS: Cowwarr: A Domaille 7 K Jennings 2 J Jorgensen 2 T Hood B Cooper R O’Donnell. YYN: A French 3 J Devon. BEST: Cowwarr: A Domaille J Barton K Jennings N Parsons B Burgess T Hood.

YYN: A French J Devent R Baird H King J Biliew J Anceschi CHURCHILL 5.1 9.6 11.7 15.13 (103) WOODSIDE 3.1 3.3 6.4 7.6 (48) GOALS: Churchill: K Caldwell 5 D Tobin 2 A Norman 2 W Towers D Fehlberg G Ruey S Robinson R Berg J Williams. Woodside: J Mattern 2 M Mattern C Peach J Scott D Dobson J Dobson. BEST: Churchill: A Busk S Robinson J Williams J Reyke R Berg D Tobin. Woodside: J Scott D Taylor C Roberts R Maiden B Norman T Albert HEYFIELD 5.3 12.8 18.16 24.19 (163) GORMANDALE 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Heyfield: P Cox 10 L Dwyer 3 M Cox 2 M Austin 2 L Pacewicz 2 J Hanratty B Lindrea A harveygee W Stevens S Jones. Gormandale: Details N/A.. BEST: Heyfield: B Willoughby P Cox J Hanratty S Jones B Meli A harveygee. Gormandale: B Forrest J Cochrane M Cropley J Carney L Woolan Z Nolan TTU 2.8 9.10 10.12 16.15 (111) YARRAM 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.2 (8) GOALS: TTU: J Cullen 5 C Pollard 2 T Colaciello 2 B Selwyn 2 T Moloney R Farnham M Leslie B Watson J Weddell. Yarram: Details N/A.. BEST: TTU: J Cullen J Stimson B Selwyn R Farnham T Colaciello M Leslie. Yarram: C Farley L Ellis A Brunton B Staley K Jenkins L Wells GLENGARRY 2.1 7.3 7.3 10.6 (66) SALE CITY 0.1 0.4 3.5 4.7 (31) GOALS: Glengarry: C Poulton 4 C Whitehead 3 L Ryan M McDonagh T Nguyen. Sale City: J Kelly 2 B Wilson. BEST: Glengarry: L Pepper M McDonagh C Whitehead J Lipman C Poulton L Napier. Sale City: R Wells B Grubb O Mackinlay X Adam J Kelly N Wilson

LADDER Churchill Heyfield Rosedale Cowwarr Woodside Glengarry TTU Gormandale Sale City Yarram YYN

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F 377 531 228 242 340 315 184 145 188 75 61

A 173 107 122 256 223 216 202 239 315 454 379

% 217.92 496.26 186.89 94.53 152.47 145.83 91.09 60.67 59.68 16.52 16.09

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Four brothers, one club Footy-netball grants open FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

WHEN Jacob Patullo signed with Thorpdale last preseason, even he didn’t suspect he’d be lining up alongside his three brothers this early in the year and in a significant win nonetheless.

With the Blues dealing with a growing injury list only a handful of rounds into the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League season, Jacob and his brother Jesse managed to usher over their other two siblings, Jordy and Josh, for Thorpdale’s away clash against Newborough.

It turned into a grand day for the family and the club, as the Blues picked up their second victory on the year in a 14.11 (95) to 10.9 (69) defeat of the Bulldogs at Northern Reserve.

All four of the Patullo brothers were decisive in the result, with Jordy taking out best-on-ground honours and two goals, Josh with a leading three goals, Jesse also nailing two majors, and Jacob impactful down back limiting Newborough’s attack.

Jacob was surely the initiator of this fine day, as he signed with the Blues to begin the season and convinced

Nothing but love: Brothers Jacob, Josh, Jesse and Jordy Patullo lined up for Thorpdale at the weekend in the Blues 26-point win over Photo supplied Newborough. another one of the triplets, Jesse (Jordy being the third, and Josh standing alone as the oldest of the four), who both opened the season with Thorpdale.

Due to Philip Island having a bye in West Gippsland FNL competition, Thropdale were able to secure Jordy for a game to see all four together once again for the first time since they were

in under 14s at Lang Lang.

Josh was then convinced to play his first game in the blue and white - he has enjoyed a successful football career initially playing Gippsland Power as a junior before managing 10 games for Footscray in the VFL over five years and then venturing off to Sturt in SANFL (South Australia).

He has also played a chunk of time for Frankston YCW in Mornington Peninsula FNL and for Palmerston Magpies in the Northern Territory.

Jacob reflected on the special day in what was their first game together in over 14 years.

“To play with them together again was great and it would have been great if our grandfather was (still here), he was mad footy and would have loved to have watched it,” he said.

“Grandma was there and we actually kept it a surprise from her - she was on the phone during the warmup and turned to dad, stopped talking to whoever she was talking to and said ‘is that Josh out there?’

“So, she had a great surprise, follows us around every week as well.”

Jacob added that the win only made the day even greater in what was a hard fought one - they’ll aim to play a few more together this year also.

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GIPPSLAND football-netball clubs have a chance to apply for state government funding to improve their local facilities.

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien is encouraging all football and netball clubs, associations and umpiring organisations across Gippsland South to apply for the latest round of grants under the Country Football and Netball Program.

O’Brien said applications can be made for grants of up to $250,000 to develop facilities which could include a variety of projects including new change rooms, upgrading lighting and improving water efficiency.

“Grassroots football and netball is where it all begins and having great facilities encourages more participation and in turn provides great social and health benefits for the community,” he said.

“There are a number of funding options available throughout the year to assist with improving sporting facilities and it has been fantastic to see some of our local clubs cash in on that.”

The MP said he was delighted to visit the recently resurfaced outdoor courts at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex where he met with Sale Netball Association

(SNA) representative netball coordinator Sheree Pape and local netballers who proudly showed off their new dresses and fresh bibs for our 2025 Rep Teams.

“These new dresses and bibs were funded though the state government’s Sporting Club Grants Program and Toyota’s Good2Give grant program," O'Brien said.

“The netball courts at the home of Meeniyan Dumbalk United FootballNetball Club have also been resurfaced this year and will be benefiting from a new electronic scoreboard thanks to a Tiny Towns grant from Regional Development Victoria and a community grant from South Gippsland Shire Council.”

O'Brien said it was great to see local clubs looking for and applying to a variety of funding streams to help better sporting facilities right across our region.

“There are still a number of clubs across Gippsland South that need upgrades, especially female change rooms and I encourage them to apply for funds," he said.

“While these grants are targeted at football and netball clubs, the flow on impacts benefit the community as a whole.

“When clubs are successful the local economy is stimulated with a creation of jobs to get the work done which is a win for the whole community.”

Applications for the current round of the Country Football and Netball program close on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Clubs must register their interest to their local council.

For further information, visit: sport.vic.gov.au/funding/

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Men’s Monthly Medal (stroke)Saturday 26th April 2025.

Monthly Medal Winner: C. Wilson 70 Nett Scratch Winner: P. Smart 86 Putts Winner: P. Chapple 27 A Grade Winner: R. Harvey 74 Nett B Grade Winner: M. Soppe 75 Nett C Grade Winner: C. Wilson 70 Nett (Medal) D Grade Winner: S. Gosling 71 Nett D.T.L: 1 J. Vickers 72, 2. J. McCafferty 72, 3. P. McGann 74, 4. R. Davidson 74, 5. R. Timbs 74, 6. R. King 75, 7. D. Byers, 8. G. Sanders 75, 9. B. Kilday 76, 10. C. Waring 76.

N.T.P: 3rd C. Gosling, 12th S. Allison (Propin), 14th B. Cluderay Birdies: 3rd C. Wilson, C. Waring Target Hole: T. Collins 3 Person Ambrose (drawn partners) Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Winners: C. Carder/M. Dear/S. Gosling 61.5 D.T.L: M.Hutchinson/C. Stevens/J. Tatterson 62.833 N.T.P: 3rd C. Carder, 5th M. Dear, 12th C. Carder, 14th L. Brent MIRBOO NORTH

Tuesday 29th April, Stableford.

A Grade: B Bradshaw (5) 38pts c/b.

B Grade: C Le Page (29) 38pts DTL: K Wilburn, N Whichello, Tom Traill 37, P Woodall 36 c/b.

NTP: 4th T Bradshaw, 6th W Edwards, 13th N Whichello, 16th S Duff, Birdies: 6th Tom Traill, J Gunn, W Edwards, 16th S Woodall, Saturday 3rd May, Stroke (Qualifier Capt Trophy) A Grade: P Smart (8) 70 nett B Grade: G Shandley (11) 71nett C Grade: J Hughes (18) 69nett DTL: Tim Traill 70, S Woodall, R Jenkins, M

Woodall, J Robbins 71, NTP: 4th R Scurlock 6th J Coleman, 13th J Hughes, 16th S Mc Kenzie, Birdies: 6th Tim Traill, J Coleman, 16th S Woodall.

Captain Trophy Play Off: J Hughes v P Draper, P Smart v J Mc Farlane, Tim Traill v Tom Traill, S Woodall v R Scurlock.

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Women Stableford Winner: L French 36 R/Up: B Scurlock 34 DTL: C Peter 33 NTP: 2nd S Turner 11th L French 15th L French MOE

Sunday, 27 April 2025 OPEN Sunday 9 hole Stableford Grade A Winners: Clegg, Jeff (30) 16 Sunday, 27 April 2025 OPEN Sunday Mixed Stableford Grade A Winners: Devent, Anton (7) 36 Grade B Winners: Edebohls, Jack (21) 39 C/B Grade C Winners: Jenkins, Travis (30) 41 Place Getters: Puddy, Jacob 39 Bechaz, Paul 36 C/B Van Hienen, Ben 36 C/B Wednesday, 30 April 2025 WOMEN'S WEDNESDAY 9 HOLE Overall Winners: Savige, Karyn (23) 18 C/B Great Score: Kimberley Puddy (Birdie) @ 14 Wednesday, 30 April 2025 WOMEN'S PAR Grade A Winners: Lang, Marj (18) +1 Grade B Winners: Blandford, Jane (30) +1 Place Getters: Beath, Joy 0 Tulau, Susan -1 Great Score: Susan Tulau Birdie @ 4 Kathy Borg Birdie @ 4 Nearest to Pin: 4th Kathy Borg Target Hole Prize - Susan Tulau

Thursday, 01 May 2025 OPEN Medley Stableford Grade A Winners: Goodwin, Barry (5) 38 Grade B Winners: De Dios, Al (12) 38 Grade C Winners: Backman, Bradley (14) 40 Grade D Winners: LEGGO, DECLAN (19) 40 Place Getters: Taylor, Brayden 37 Sutherland, Ryan 36 C/B Stansbury, Les 36 C/B Azzopardi, Nato 36 Garlick, Karl 35 Wilkinson, Wally 35 C/B Fife, Mark 35 Richmond, Paul 34 C/B Tsebelis, Peter 34 C/B NICHOLS, Robert 34 C/B Muirhead, Neil 34 C/B Gauci, Anthony 34 C/B Millar, Travis 34 C/B Beveridge, Eric 34 C/B Hancock, Chris 34 C/B Coffin, Phillip 34 White, Lockie 33 C/B Dunstan, Craig 33 C/B Great Score: Karl Garlick (Eagle) @ 17 Lockie White (Birdie) @ 14 Laurie Veenman (Birdie) @ 4 Barry Goodwin (Birdie) @ 14 Tim Ford (Birdie) @ 4 Tony Johnson (Birdie) @4 Nearest to Pin: 4th Tim Ford 8th Dale Collings 14th Eric Beveridge Saturday, 03 May 2025 MEN'S Monthly Medal - Stroke Type : Stroke Medal Winner & A Grade Winner: Taylor, Brayden (9) 65 Grade B Winners: Doak, Shaun (14) 70 Grade C Winners: Scullin, Sebastian (27) 71 Place Getters: Jamieson, Justin 69 White, Rodney 71 C/B Langstaff, Jay 72 C/B Buckman, Peter 72 C/B Wilson, Lee 72 C/B Pickard, Andrew 72 Harland, Bob 72 Howard, Bernard 73 C/B Veenman, Laurie 73 Gross Winner: Aaron Bassman 73 Great Score: Justin Jamieson (Birdie) @ 4 Mark Metcalfe (Birdie) @ 8 Shaun Doak (Birdie) @ 14 Phil Backman (Birdie) @ 8 Nearest to Pin: 4th Justin Jamieson 8th Mark Metcalfe 14th Mark Metcalfe

Shaun Doak - Mystery Sixes Prize Winner Saturday, 03 May 2025 WOMEN'S SATURDAY OPEN Stableford Grade A Winners: Borg, Kathy (16) 36 Place Getters: Tate, Sandy 34 TRAFALGAR

Tuesday 29/04/2025 - Stableford/ Boomerang Ball Players: 30, Women 3, Men 27 Winner: Anthony Cunningham (23) Runner Up: Steve Lawrence (22) Boomerang Ball Winners: Hank Fiddelaers, Max Taylor, Craig Scanlan (18 c/b) DTL: Mark Jackson (21), Geoff Fallon (20), Heather Savige (20), Vic Hill (19) NTP: Uwe Tomski (5th) Thursday: 01/05/2025 - Stroke/Monthly Medal Players: 53, Women 14, Men 39 Women’s Winner: Aija Owen (32) Runner Up: Nola Fordham (35 c/b) Scratch Winner: Cheryl Deppeler (48) DTL: Lyn Powell (35), Olwyn Balfour (36) NTP: Aija Owen (15th) Par 3 Event: Aija Owen Men's Winner: Chris Moody (28) Runner Up: Dave Rose (30) Scratch Winner: Bob Baldry (36) DTL: Chris Barfoot (31), Peter Cooke (32), Ron Keith (34), Al Gray (34), Ray Williams (34), Pat O'Connell (34), Vic Hill (34) NTP: Chris Moody (15th) Friday, May 2nd, Open Men’s & Ladies Stableford A Grade Winner: Tyson Webb 38 pts B Grade Winner: John Dodorico 38 pts DTL's: Ben Skinner 37, Rob Nichols 36, Jason Chambers 36, Paul Roberts 35, Peter Hobson 35, Phil Solohub 34, Matthew Silk 34, Jason Backman 33 C/B Birdies: 2nd: Phil solohub 5th: Jason Chambers, Jeremy Coleman, Joshua Gaul,

Nathan Jenkins 11th: John Dodorico 13th: Ryan Sutherland, Jason Chambers 15th: Matthew Silk Saturday, May 3rd, Monthly Medal Stroke Medal Winner: Peter Burghardt 67 nett C/B A Grade Winner: Peter Burghardt 67 nett B Grade Winner: Nathan Jenkins 67 nett Scratch Winner: Tim Cross 73 gross DTL’s: Tim Cross 68, Chad McKie 70, Mick West 70, Ray Williams 71, Dwayne Jenkins 71, Symon Lee 71, Peter Moss 72, Keith Owen 72, Tony Gray 73 NTP’s: 2nd: Peter Burghardt 5th: Mick West (Pro Pin) 11th: Tim Cross 13th: Josh Clarkson 15th: Phil Town Birdies: 2nd: Mick West 5th: Nathan Jenkins 11th: Russ Grant, Tim Cross, Josh Clarkson, Peter Burghardt, Chris Brydon 13th: Stewart Cluning

PISTOLS TRARALGON

Mon 21/4/25/Air pistol C Grade: V Baldwin 513-84-597.

D Grade: L Morris 433-129-562. D Sykes 423-110-533. B Chapman 404-127-531.

Wed 23/4/25 Rapid fire D Grade: B Chapman 444-146-590. J West 333. L Morris Sat 26/4/25 Morn shoot Centre fire B Grade: W McGlyn 440-119-559.

C Grade: C Benelli 483-83-568. M Trent 367-137-504.

D Grade: D Chandler 396-171-567. B Chapman 395. L Morris 147-317-464.

Afternoon Rapid fire D Grade: D Farnham 537-63-600

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Magpies survive scare FOOTBALL MID GIPPSLAND

BY ROB POPPLESTONE

ROUND 4 of Mid Gippsland was always going to deliver some home truths to clubs that had spent some time in struggle town, as they attempted to find the sort of form that they had trained so hard for in the preseason.  YINNAR V MIRBOO NORTH

POSSIBLY Yinnar’s biggest opponent might have been seen as complacency, the Magpies form leading into their clash was far superior to that of the Tigers, and although Mirboo North had been buoyed by success against Tarwin, this was without question a completely different proposition.

The Magpies did the job, but only after some spirited opposition from the Tigers, winning 15.10 (100) to 10.10 (70).

Yinnar coach, Sam McCulloch said: “As we thought, Mirboo North certainly came to play and made us work hard to get the win”.

“The game ebbed and flowed with momentum swings throughout the day, until we managed to finish the game full of run and come away with a hard fought win against a team on the rise.”

The Tigers, to their credit, found a few levels above what we had witnessed in the first few rounds of the year, and even in losing gave enough to suggest that indeed they are heading in the right direction.

Mirboo North coach, Damian Turner said: “Great game of footy. Two young midfields going at it was a pleasure to watch. Exciting for both clubs’ futures”.

“We were in the contest until three quarter time. An undisciplined act left us with seventeen men for the start of the fourth which to Yinnar’s credit capitalised on early and put a huge amount of pressure on. We still managed eight scoring shots in the last, but couldn’t convert.

“We now know this young group can match it with the best, so proud coach in that department!”

Some fine tuning might be required and some “enthusiasm” might also need to be harnessed so as to benefit the team rather than potentially cost it, but coach Turner witnessed what most others at the ground did, and that’s that the Tigers might just have the personnel to start their climb back up the Mid Gippsland FNL ladder.  NEWBOROUGH V THORPDALE

WITH each club coming off a loss, the pressure was already starting to build on both of these two teams, even at this early stage of the season.

Thorpdale acutely aware of the enormity of the task, having to confront a Bulldogs side on the rebound at the dreaded ‘Kennel’, and with that in mind, the Blues came ready to play, bouncing out of the blocks and keeping the home side at arms length for the entire day, winning by 26 points, 14.11 (95) to 10.9 (69).

Thorpdale coach, Daniel Taylor said: “Good to be back on the winners list after a few disappointing weeks. We got off to a great start and had the game on our terms which was pleasing but I felt we didn’t fully capitalise on the scoreboard”.

The second quarter was a real arm wrestle and then to Newborough’s credit they got right on top in the third mainly through their ball movement and hit the front at the last change.

“We challenged the boys at three quarter time and to their credit they responded in what was a pretty dominate quarter of footy kicking 4.5 to 0.0. That was the most pleasing thing for me, the game was there to be won and we stood up when it mattered most, great team effort right across the board.

“We’ve got the bye next week which has come at a good time and then a home game against Hill End.” Thorpdale’s form has been hard to follow early in the year, but the weekend proved the Blues have something special that is bubbling just below the surface, and the appropriate challenges at the right can see them do what is required.

The Bulldogs don’t often give one up at home, but behind the scenes the loss was not as important as a ‘new man’ arriving.

Newborough coach, Pat Frendo was away due to the birth of his son.

Skipper Wade Anderson offered the following synopsis of the game: “Thorpdale came out red hot, capitalising on our costly skill errors early and showing bravery by repeatedly using the corridor to transition and score. We managed to wrestle momentum back in the third quarter, with several dangerous forwards converting their opportunities.

“However, with no rotations in the second half, we were unable to maintain that momentum, and Thorpdale ultimately proved too strong in the end.”

Newborough will bounce back, as the Blues march forward, firstly with a week off to regroup and rejuvenate, and then to rattle the cage of another opposition.  MDU V BOOLARRA

THE ‘Clash of the Demons’ was a match that made the mouth water, as Boolarra, unbeaten in the first three rounds for the first time since 2008, came to the home ground of an in-form MDU, with a sharp focus on keeping that winning momentum intact.

What actually occurred however was somewhat of a reality check for the visitors as they went down 8.3 (51) to 18.13 (121).

Boolarra coach, Brendan Mason said: “After competing with MDU for the first quarter it was all the home side after the first change. They move the ball to an elite level and really opened us up through the middle of the ground”.

“Their front half is littered with goal kickers and exposed our inexperienced back six with four regulars unable to take the field.

“Bailey Flanigan was again in everything for us with Tristian Salerno thriving with his forced move into defence. This was undoubtedly his best game since returning to the club this year.

“After a confidence boosting 3-0 start to the year it is a good reality check to have taken on MDU on their home deck” Boolarra, no doubt, will reset and reevaluate just where they are, because as good as they have been, even further improvement will need to be found, that might well be in the players missing from the weekend, game style or positional changes.

MDU coach, Rhett Kelly said: “Great win yesterday against a team who has started the year off so well. We were a bit slow to start with a few skill errors in the first quarter, not allowing us to get our game going”.

“We were able to correct that in the second and hit the scoreboard. Another great 21-player contribution with everyone playing their role. Was great to get around all the

past players after the win and hear some great stories.”

The weekend was yet another opportunity to add to the many stories told over the weekend, and the fact that players of today were able to share with those of days gone past are the sort of memories for which we play this great game.  TARWIN V MORWELL EAST

THE form of these two sides had been really hard to gauge in the weeks leading into Round 4.

Tarwin coming off multiple losses and Morwell East struggling to find anywhere near the sort form they had shown in 2024.

The question was who would take their opportunity? The answer was the Sharks, and easy, winning 12.10 (82) to the Hawks 7.6 (48).

Tarwin coach, Lachie Jones said: “We had a great response from all of our players and even contributions across the board. We took our chances with our ball movement and it showed on the scoreboard.”

It has no doubt been a frustrating start to the year for Hawks coach Paul Henry and his team, as they struggle to find the form they displayed just months ago.

The personnel is there but getting it to gel is proving to be a bigger challenge.

Morwell East coach, Paul Henry said: “Another tough it has no doubt been a frustrating start to 2025 for day at the office for us. Again we were in it until half time.

We didn’t have a bench after half time but the boys busted their arse but just couldn’t hang in there”.

The Hawks have time to regroup, but the doors will quickly close as they will soon face some of the in-form teams in the competition.  FOSTER V HILL END

FOSTER are becoming recognised as one of the early season premiership contenders, as their form against good sides, indicated some sharp improvement on seasons gone by, with some classy midfield, stoic defence and fine finishing, all syncing in team performances that left opposition sides equally impressed.

The weekend was no exception, the home side comfortably accounting for the Rovers, 22.16 (148) to 4.8 (32).

Foster coach, Sam Davies said: “Our playing group are really buying and are connecting well in their roles - we just need to make sure we keep our team first values and keep rewarding the runners to ensure we have positive reinforcement”.

Hill End coach, Adrian Burns said: “They are a good side, really good, I almost think they could be competitive in the Gippsland League”.

“Our boys did their best, attacked the ball, I can’t question their effort at all, we’re just not quite good enough at the moment.”  FISH CREEK V STONY CREEK

THE Kangaroos had been the standout club for the past two seasons and as back to back premiers, they entered this round four clash as warm favourites against Stony Creek.

Fish Creek at home is regarded as about as tough as it gets and the Lions found that out first hand on the weekend, going down by 78 points, 4.5 (29) to 16.11 (107).

The competition is very good, getting better and there is no room for passengers in any team, at any time against any opposition.  BYE - TOORA

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THORPDALE 5.4 7.7 10.7 14.12 (96) NEWBOROUGH 2.3 4.6 10.9 10.9 (69) GOALS: Thorpdale: J Patullo 3 L Wallace 2 C Millsom 2 T Patten B Britten H Ferguson.

Newborough: J Pearce 3 P Ainsworth 2 M Rowlings 2 J Bishop J Bowden B Young. BEST: Thorpdale: J Patullo H Ferguson S Pickering L Wallace H Sinclair-Stanley T Patten.

Newborough: P Charles J Edebohls K Jennings J Pearce A Styles A Skinner FOSTER 5.3 13.4 18.8 22.16 (148) HILL END 1.0 2.3 2.6 4.8 (32) GOALS: Foster: J Best 6 M Cooke 5 J Flavelle 4 S Chaseling 3 F Materia 2 H Hoppner A Norton.

Hill End: D Paul 2 D Fawcett L Cumiskey. BEST: Foster: J Flavelle M Allott J Best M Cooke B Cripps M Green. Hill End: H Moore A Fawcett J Burns D Paul B Paul S Calway YINNAR 4 2.

5.6 9.8 15.10 (100) MIRBOO NORTH 1.2 6.2 9.3 10.10 (70) GOALS: Yinnar: K Grinstead-Jones 5 W Robertson 3 J Bugeja 3 M Geary H McKay D Linton B Burrows. Mirboo Nth: C Snell 4 R Gillian 2 D Turner 2 H Kerr B Peters. BEST: Yinnar: B Van Der Meer T Robertson P Kearns K Grinstead-Jones T Renwick O McColl. Mirboo Nth: B Peters C Snell R Gillian D Turner J Taylor H Kerr FISH CREEK 5.6 7.7 13.7 16.11 (107) STONY CREEK 1.1 2.4 3.4 4.5 (29) GOALS: Fish Creek: D Berryman 4 L Williams 4 T Gavenlock 2 M McGannon 2 H Smith 2 H Shaw J Shaw. Stony Creek: T Bernaldo 2 H Bull 2. BEST: Fish Creek: L Gale J Lamers B Shaw K Dorling T Valenta M McGannon. Stony Creek: T Bernaldo J Riley M Rowe H Funnell E Busse H Bull MDU 3.2 8.6 14.6 18.13 (121) BOOLARRA 2.1 2.1 6.3 8.3 (51) GOALS: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: N Nagel 6 T McRae 3 W Stewart 2 S Walsh 2 L Wright 2 T Corry J Hickey S Forrester. Boolarra: A Sheers 3 N Giardina B Flanigan J Mason M Twomey J Wilson. BEST: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: J Hickey T Corry S Walsh S Forrester W Stewart F Kelly.

Boolarra: T Salerno B Flanigan D Wilson L Marriott J Mason S Noy TARWIN 2.3 4 .3 9.7 12.10 (82) MORWELL EAST 1.1 4 .2 7.2 7.6 (48) GOALS: Tarwin: D Brosnan 3 B Ellen 2 J Cann 2 N Jones L Jones D Houston M Williams J Proctor. Morwell East: C Wangman 4 I Terrick B Marks J Francis. BEST: Tarwin: N McRae F Brosnan R O’loughlin M Williams B Chalmers L Jones. Morwell East: M Jacobsen D Field J Mackenzie K Hearn B Kimberley J Birchall

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Foster Yinnar MDU Fish Creek Boolarra Tarwin Mirboo North Thorpdale Newborough Morwell East Stony Creek Toora Hill End

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% 313.79 171.76 173.02 164.78 100 112.02 91.18 82.69 76.83 71.34 66 56.86 41.35

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MDU 5.3 9.7 14.14 25.15 (165) BOOLARRA 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6) GOALS: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: B Tomada 7 J Whiteside 3 B Trotman 3 L Harris 2 R Weaver 2 B Moscript D Thorson A Trease B Cantwell A Kemper T Harris M Smith A Battersby. Boolarra: E Stanton. BEST: Meeniyan Dumbalk Utd: B Tomada B Arnup A Battersby A Trease R Weaver J Whiteside. Boolarra: J Gill A Sauppe T Cameron C Dalrymple T Beamish J Mcdonald MORWELL EAST 2.3 6.3 7.4 9.5 (59) TARWIN 2.1 3.2 4.3 7.7 (49) GOALS: Morwell East: P Henry 5 H Dwyer 2 T Wilson W Kennedy. Tarwin: E RIchards 2 M Dennison 2 L Anderson B -Gibson C Scott. BEST: Morwell East: N Nikodemski A Dodd B Atkinson P Henry J Lansdown W Kennedy. Tarwin: E RIchards T Giroud G Bountris M Dennison D Cardy D O’Halloran NEWBOROUGH 6.3 13.6 16.10 19.12 (126) THORPDALE 1.0 1.1 2.1 2.3 (15) GOALS: Newborough: M Neal 4 J McMahon 3 L Webber 2 J Stephens 2 J Shields 2 A Fanning L Vaninetti R Timbs W Collings J Grant C Beaver. Thorpdale: T Bramwell S Kerton.

BEST: Newborough: S Burns L Webber J Howell L Vaninetti M Neal C Beaver. Thorpdale: D Hammond W Allan H Edwards C Celima C Westbury B Dunn HILL END 4.3 10.5 13.9 14.10 (94) 2.1 4.2 (40) FOSTER 2.2 6.4 GOALS: Hill End: E Hubbard 3 A Matwijkiw 3 B Clark 2 E Calway 2 L Ravenhorst 2 S Sultana N Bain. Foster: J Davy 3 T Daldy 2 F Lomax. BEST: Hill End: B Clark O Robinson L Ravenhorst K Woolstencroft O Jans M van Tilburg. Foster: B Smith F Lomax J Davy T Daldy N Daldy J Sand 11.6 (72) FISH CREEK 5.1 8.2 10.5 STONY CREEK 1.2 1.5 1.7 4.9 (33) GOALS: Fish Creek: B Mitchell 6 J Harry 2 O Bright C Mcphee J Arestia. Stony Creek: R McKnight B Renden S Liddle N Svenson. BEST: Fish Creek: T Sorrell L Southwell C Mcphee O Straw O Schnoor O Bright. Stony Creek: C James C Batten R Baudinette N Svenson S Liddle A Logan YINNAR 6.3 7.8 8.13 11.15 (81) MIRBOO NORTH 0.0 0.3 0.3 1.6 (12) GOALS: Yinnar: J Garlick 5 J Notman 4 R Malcolmson M Nelson. Mirboo Nth: J Jagusch.

BEST: Yinnar: J Notman D Yates G Olver J Garlick M O’Toole L Pollard. Mirboo Nth: J Conlan T McAllister J Jagusch M Daly W Jacka M Richardson

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A 82 76 117 140 169 174 262 225 318 222 282 447 399

% 542.68 493.42 300 171.43 140.24 134.48 87.02 65.78 43.4 87.84 51.77 23.04 18.3

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TARWIN 3.3 8.5 11.11 15.15 (105) FISH CREEK 0.2 5.4 7.4 7.4 (46) GOALS: Tarwin: C De Grandi 4 J Andronaco 4 S Hill 2 L Jones 2 K Gow B Trevena L Cann. Fish Creek: O Bright 5 L Moon 2. BEST: Tarwin: I Cameron J Kelly J Andronaco C De Grandi S Hill J Lowe. Fish Creek: J Rysko O Bright H Cocksedge B Cocksedge J Morgan A Bradley 13.13 (91) NEWBOROUGH 3.2 9.4 11.8 HILL END 0.4 1.6 5.9 8.12 (60) GOALS: Newborough: O Hanson 3 M Langdon 3 A Korab 3 T McCabe H Gallagher S Kippen R Kunziak. Hill End: B Stephens 3 D Paul 2 D van der Stoep H Phoenix T Riley. BEST: Newborough: M Langdon T McCabe O Hanson J Gibbs H Gallagher D Edebohls. Hill End: D Jarvis D Paul D van der Stoep L Mulley T Bastin T Riley YINNAR 5.3 10.6 14.10 18.13 (121) MIRBOO NORTH 1.0 1.1 1.3 3.6 (24) GOALS: Yinnar: D Hobbs 4 H Bugeja 3 C Griffin 2 B Durea 2 P Mills 2 B Ransom H McCulloch X McCafferty G Ryan J Rogalsky. Mirboo Nth: T McDuffie 2 J Unwin. BEST: Yinnar: H Bugeja J Rogalsky B Ransom D Hobbs G Ryan B Durea. Mirboo Nth: T McGrath L Poljak Z Fleming J Conlan H Ludlow C Crutchfield

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 GIPPSLAND LEAGUE - ROUND 4

A GRADE: Warragul 74 def Bairnsdale 41, Drouin 72 def Sale 20, Moe 76 def Leongatha 47, Morwell 72 def Wonthaggi 47, Traralgon 67 def Maffra 55.

B GRADE: Warragul 63 def Bairnsdale 33, Drouin 49 def Sale 25, Leongatha 56 def Moe 41, Wonthaggi 55 def Morwell 35, Traralgon 61 def Maffra 41.

C GRADE: Bairnsdale 60 def Warragul 24, Drouin 39 def Sale 32, Leongatha 39 def Moe 20, Morwell 41 def Wonthaggi 35, Traralgon 45 def Maffra 14.

17 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 65 def Warragul 25, Sale 44 def Drouin 39, Moe 34 def Leongatha 30, Wonthaggi 39 def Morwell 29, Traralgon 45 def Maffra 21.

15 AND UNDER: Warragul 43 def Bairnsdale 35, Sale 48 def Drouin 31, Moe 35 def Leongatha 25, Morwell 34 def Wonthaggi 1, Traralgon 76 def Maffra 22.

13 AND UNDER: Bairnsdale 52 def Warragul 4, Sale 39 def Drouin 18, Leongatha 33 def Moe 16, Morwell 27 def Wonthaggi 16, Traralgon 30 def Maffra 28.

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 MID GIPPSLAND - ROUND 4 A GRADE: Fish Creek 51 def Stony Creek 35, Yinnar 56 def Mirboo North 50, MDU 70 def Boolarra 28, Newborough 72 def Thorpdale 29, Tarwin 50 def Morwell East 46, Foster 95 def Hill End 28, Toora - BYE. B GRADE: Fish Creek 47 def Stony Creek 27, MDU 54 def Boolarra 22, Morwell East 39 def Tarwin 23, Newborough 67 def Thorpdale 33, Foster 65 def Hill End 37, Yinnar 47 def Mirboo North 40, Toora - BYE. C GRADE: Stony Creek 35 def Fish Creek 31, MDU 47 def Boolarra 35, Newborough 83 def Thorpdale 5, Tarwin 38 def Morwell East 26, Yinnar 32 def Mirboo North 26, Foster 32 def Hill End 24, Toora - BYE. D GRADE: Fish Creek 45 def Stony Creek 17, MDU 25 def Boolarra 21, Newborough 67 def Thorpdale 8, Tarwin 27 def Morwell East 23, Hill End 33 def Foster 11, Mirboo North 32 def Yinnar 28, Toora - BYE. 17 AND UNDER: MDU 30 def Boolarra 6, Fish Creek 35 def Stony Creek 24, Morwell East 23 def Tarwin 21, Yinnar 28 drew Mirboo North 28, Hill End 50 def Foster 9, Newborough, Toora - BYE. 15 AND UNDER: Fish Creek 30 def Stony Creek 29, Boolarra 35 def MDU 23, Tarwin 30 def Morwell East 16, Hill End 29 def Foster 18, Yinnar 41 def Mirboo North 22, Newborough, Toora - BYE. 13 AND UNDER: Foster 15 def Hill End 14, Boolarra 52 def MDU 8, Yinnar 19 def Mirboo North 17, Tarwin 52 def Morwell East 3, Fish Creek 28 def Stony Creek 20, Newborough, Tarwin - BYE.

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Moe far too good once again NETBALL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

CONTENDERS continued to assert their dominance early in each of the local netball scenes.

While it’s only four rounds in, we may be in for a repeat of fortunes in each of the Gippsland League, Mid Gippsland, and North Gippsland.  THERE’S no shying away from the fact Moe’s A Grade netball side is the most dominant local sports team we’ve seen in recent memory.

Shockingly getting better after securing back-toback A Grade premierships, the Lions demolished Leongatha on the Parrots’ home court, 76 to 47.

Taking an eight-goal lead early on, that quickly turned to nearly 20 by halftime, which set the match in stone.

Recent Tasmanian recruit Ashlea Mawer poured in 49 goals, and was heavily supported by Georgia Moody with 26.

Last year’s runner-up, Warragul are well-placed to get back in the big dance with their start to this year.

The Gulls easily passed Bairnsdale at Western

MORWELL Football-Netball Club will host its eighth consecutive Pink Sports Day when they take on Leongatha this weekend.

Played on the Mother’s Day weekend each year, the initiative began in 2018, with the Tigers securing necessary funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia and raising further awareness around a disease that effects many in the community.

After successfully raising $4000 in their first year running the event, 2024 was by far their best effort yet, raising north of $10,000.

Event organiser and dual A Grade coach, Claire Allison is one of many surrounding the club who have been directly effected by breast cancer.

“My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, so the BCNA was a charity near and dear to myself and my family,” she said.

“We also had a number of club members, including our canteen manager Carmel Gniel who was also fighting a cancer battle.”

NETBALL VNL

BY TOM HAYES

GIPPSLAND Stars found its match-up against the Wilson Storage Southern Saints a difficult one, losing in both divisions.

In a fixture that looked winnable on paper, the loss sends the Stars backward in both divisions, but there is plenty of time left to pick up the pieces.  THE Stars in the Championship division only fell five goals short.

A tough first half had them going in the wrong direction, but things quickly turned around for the best in the second half.

The Stars immediately gave up a nine-goal lead in the opening quarter, going down 16-7 at the end of the first quarter. They hung onto the margin, reeling the Saints in by one goal throughout the second quarter.

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On the day, the Tigers’ yellow stripe is replaced with a pink one, while the netballers don pink dresses also.

On Saturday, there will be a major raffle, barbecue, cake stall, and merchandise sales, with all money raised going towards the Breast Cancer Network Australia.

A marquee match will also take place over on the netball courts between Morwell’s under-nines and under-11s teams, beginning at 12.10pm.

Club members do an amazing job at rallying behind the initiative, as well as local businesses who go above and beyond with major donations to the cause.

Morwell has played against Leongatha on the ‘Pink Day’ for the past five years. The Parrots do a wonderful job supporting the initiative as well.

Pink proud: Morwell Football-Netball Club will host its annual Pink Day this weekend. Pictured is senior captain Aidan Quigley and A Grade Photograph supplied skipper Chloe Radford.

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Foster was too strong for Hill End, 95-28, MDU are having no qualms defending their premiership with another victory, this time over Boolarra, 70-28, and Fish Creek moved by Stony Creek, 51-35.

Toora had the bye.  THE same can be said as it pertains to North Gippsland - Sale City are almost impossible to beat.

The Bulldogs took down Glengarry, 76-43 at Stephenson Park, while Gormandale got off to a surprising start to the season and defeated grand finalists Heyfield, 51-466 on their home court.

YYN collected their second win on the year in a 57-40 victory over Cowwarr at George Bates Reserve, while Woodside edged by Churchill, 38-42 at home.

The Wildcats poured on 16 goals to eight in the final quarter to come from behind, pushing them to three wins out of the gate.

Rosedale and TTU had the bye.

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Morwell made it three out of four to begin the season, defeating Wonthaggi at Morwell Recreation Reserve, 72-47.

The Tigers did all their damage to begin, giving time for players to chop out in different positions.

Holly Stephens finished with 46 goals, followed

by Claire Marks (14) and Tiffany Boatman (12).

Traralgon pushed past a test from Maffra on the Eagles’ home court, 67-55.

The combination of Emma White (29 goals) and Grace Van Tilburg (27) was enough to get them across the line quite easily in the end.

Drouin made light work of Sale, 72-20 at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve.  YINNAR is beginning to show everyone why they shouldn’t be doubted after falling in finals yesteryear.

The Magpies are off to a 4-0 win-loss start after defeating Mirboo North at the weekend, 56-50 at Yinnar Recreation Reserve.

Patty McInnes finished with 37 goals while Claire Thorburn contributed 13 for the winners.

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performance seen by either side throughout the match so far, putting up 19 goals to 12, leaving just one goal in the balance.

With one goal left to make up, the Stars quickly found the lead with three of the first four goals of the last quarter.

The Saints regained the lead with three-straight goals, then minutes later the Stars returned serve with three-straight of their own, leading 47-46 with eight minutes left.

The Saints once again found the lead and with five minutes left, it was a very back and forth encounter.

As the final minutes dispersed, so did the Stars’ hopes of winning the match. The Saints walked away with many multiple goal opportunities to win by five goals, 58-53.

Stacie Gardiner was exceptional under the ring, putting up 26 goals at 96 per cent accuracy. Goal keeper turned goal shooter, Ramayer Gourley scored 24 for herself, at 85 per cent accuracy. Goal keeper Karli Foster was named as the Gippsland

Stars’ Championship Player of the Match.  THE Stars were torn apart in the 23 and Unders but kept good spirits in the 71-49 loss.

Again, most of the damage was done in the first half as the Saints grew from a 14-goal quarter time lead to a 25-goal halftime lead.

The Stars slowly climbed back marginally in the second half it seemed, being able to apply more scoreboard pressure themselves, but the game was still keeping its distance.

The Stars added 13 goals to 12 in the third quarter, bringing the margin back to 24, but in the final quarter, they added 18 goals to 16, to close out the 22-goal loss on their competitive terms.

A major highlight on paper was the improvement in accuracy under the ring. Charlize Traumanis scored 24 goals at 85 per cent accuracy and Grace Van Tilburg added 22 at 88 per cent accuracy.

Centre and wing attack, Hollie Bugeja won the Gippsland Stars’ 23 and Under Player of the Match.

GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

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Trouble for Traralgon FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

IT’S only taken the Gippsland League four rounds to prove how unforgiving it can be.

Round 4 saw the reigning premier lose to last year’s wooden spooner, a would-be challenger very nearly do the same to a predicted grand finalists, and the supposed rebels overthrow the establishment at the top of the ladder.

Four rounds was also all it took for more than 70 years of history to be rewritten.

For the first time in Gippsland League history, there is not a single team from seniors, reserves or thirds to have a win-loss record of 4-0 after found rounds.  NOT a bad response.

A week after losing by 99 points, Maffra produced what could end up being the upset of the season, defeating Traralgon by 19 points.

Even one long-serving Maffra official, who has seen no less than nine senior flags, rated the Eagles’ 8.10 (58) to 5.9 (39) victory over Traralgon at the weekend as the best he had seen given the “players we had at our disposal”.

The home side fought back from an indifferent start, after giving up four goals to one.

Maffra got it back to a nine-point margin at the long break, before kicking 3.4 (22) to just 0.2 (2) in the third.

Alex Carr, Sam Richards, Andrew McKenzie, Noah Christy, Archer Watt and Will Ross collected the plaudits for Maffra.

Tristen Waack, Mitch Membrey, Hugh Dunbar, Liam Willaton, Luis D’Angelo and Cooper Brown were best for the Maroons.

A notable omission from Traralgon’s best was Tye Hourigan, Politely speaking, that could spark a few questions of the Maroons’ premiership defence. Are they a one man team?

The scariest thing to think is Traralgon could easily be 4-0.  MORWELL was made to rue a slow start at home.

The Tigers managed just one goal to five in the first quarter against Wonthaggi, which led to a 12-point loss, 10.8 (68) to 8.8 (56).

The home side got back in the game kicking with the advantage, with the margin only 10 points at the main break.

A dour struggle however played out from there, with both sides managing just four goals each on the resumption.

Results like this have haunted Morwell the last couple of years, although the Tigers will be reassured by how they are shaping up against likely finalists (three point loss to Traralgon the previous week), and the reality of time, with 14 rounds still to play.

Stephen Mills was best in defeat, followed

by Max Linton, Harri McColl, Anthony Rosato, Boyd Bailey and Josh Galea.

Jye Gilmour continued his impressive start to the season, while Ryan Sparkes, Noah Anderson, Jarvis Harvey, Ethan Dickson and Jakeb Thomas also played well.

Still no Isaac Chugg in the best … what’s going on there?  HOLD off booking that footy trip.

Sale got its first win of the season on the board, defeating Drouin 16.7 (103) to 10.13 (73).

Both clubs had the privilege of playing at the iconic Trafalgar Recreation Reserve, home to some of the most frivolous nights in the town’s storied history.

When presumably not admiring some names on the cricket club honour board, players undertook a competitive game on the wide open expanses of the oddly shaped oval.

The Magpies led from start to finish, although had to fight off a persistent Drouin, who remained within a five-goal window for the most part.

Jack Leslie, Cooper Whitehill, Shannen Lange, Lachie Ronchi, Will Leslie and Jarrod Freeman were critical in the win.

Zayne Atkins, Jarrod Marhsall, Seb Amoroso, Riley Wierzbicki, Jack Walsh and Jack Fraser did well for Drouin.  THE number of times Warragul shoot themselves in the foot.

The Gulls suffered an all-to-familiar result in a ‘should have won’ game, going down to Bairnsdale by 17 points.

Making the long trip west, the visitors burst out of the gate with six goals to two, and held sway from there.

Tom Blenheim, Will Mitchell, Tyran Rees, Jamie Dore, Cooper Harvey and Matt Hamilton hoped on the bus home with awards in hand.

Sean Masterson, Patrick Mulqueen, Tom Hobbs, Jake Hughes, James Harrison and Isaac Wallace were adjudged best for the Gulls.

Lions roaring from top of ladder FOOTBALL GIPPSLAND LEAGUE

BY LIAM DURKIN

SOME days you just can’t put a foot wrong.

They are rare, but glorious when they happen.

The days when you hit every shot out of the middle, sink every putt and nail every three pointer.

Moe had that day last Saturday, completely dismantling Leongatha to win 15.13 (103) to 8.8 (56).

Hard work early led to party time in the last quarter, as the Lions kicked five goals to one to win by 47 points.

Such a performance was perhaps destined, following the untimely passing of one of Moe’s most vociferous supporters in Graeme ‘China’ Rowlings the night before the game. Players across all grades wore black armbands for the much-loved past player.

Such a performance was also somewhat inexplicable given the opposition, although the Parrots’ own form was equally unexplainable.

This was not the Leongatha most Gippsland League followers have become accustomed to in the last decade, where losses are so rare as to merely represent a speedbump toward another Grand Final.

Even their great players appeared off. Tom Marriott was outmuscled by Alex Dijkstra, Cade Maskell out marked by Kurt Holt, and Ben Willis fended off by Myles Poholke, who in turn laced out Ben Crocker in the third

term, leading to one of his three goals.

If ever there was a sign the Parrots were getting older, and possibly slower, it was latched onto when one Moe player pointed out the “career savers” on display.

Sledging aside, as far as complete performances go, this was about as good as it gets for Moe. It was just about as good as it gets from availability as well. The Lions had most of their Gippsland Power players available, and no VFL game for Casey made Riley Baldi available.

Glass haf full: if the Lions play as well as they did last Saturday, they ain’t losing many games for the rest of the year.

Glass half empty: they won’t have a team this strong every week.

Both sides kicked four goals in the opening term, before trading periods of dominance in the second.

The Lions went in with a slender 14-point lead, and then gained momentum toward the second part of the third quarter, opening up a 21-point advantage at the last change.

With excitement buzzing, Moe coach Leigh Poholke told his players to “take a deep breath”, and mapped out the path to victory.

“We need three goals, they need six. Defend the corridor at all costs, if they are going to kick six, make them kick six going along the boundary.”

Moe got the three goals they needed, and a couple more, and were well and truly floating on air by the 15 minute mark.

Trent Baldi put an exclamation mark on

the game, bursting through a stoppage to snap truly as 30 minutes neared.

He was best for the winners, thriving in his task going one-on-one with Marriott. Tall man Chris Prowse also played well, as did Luke Cheffers, Harry Pepper (three goals), Dijkstra, and new recruit Nathan Scagliarini (no spelling suggestions).

Dijkstra may well have personified the Lions’ effort, after backing back to half a critical contest on the far wing against Marriott, preventing a certain forward entry.

“That’s a serious contest,” an appreciative teammate in Riley Baldi was heard to say.

Moe moved to the top of the ladder following the win, and now has a very favourable four weeks coming up.

The Lions have been kissed where it feels best as far as the fixture goes, with their next four games in the Latrobe Valley - three at home.

For Leongatha, a four goal effort from Jenson Garnham saw him named in the best, alongside Kim Drew, Mitch Bentvelzen, Tim Sauvarin, Nick Argento and Tallin Brill.

The Parrots will also be in the Valley this Saturday, taking on Morwell.

Having ran close to Traralgon and Wonthaggi in the last fortnight, the Tigers may be primed to take down an opponent this writer has likened to schoolyard bullies hogging the playground for themselves in recent years.

New principal Leigh Poholke might have just kicked Leongatha off the playground.

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SALE 5.3 9.6 13.7 16.7 (103) DROUIN 2.1 5.5 9.10 10.13 (73) GOALS: Sale: T Campbell 4 S Lange 2 D Eggmolesse-Smith 2 J Freeman 2 T Wrigglesworth 2 A Wright L Ronchi J Leslie C Whitehill. Drouin: K Smith 2 S Amoroso 2 R Wierzbicki M Williames K Walmsley Z Mcmillan K Quirk Z Atkins. BEST: Sale: J Leslie C Whitehill S Lange L Ronchi W Leslie J Freeman. Drouin: Z Atkins J Marshall S Amoroso R Wierzbicki J Walsh J Fraser BAIRNSDALE 6.2 8.7 10.9 12.13 (85) WARRAGUL 2.1 6.4 8.6 10.8 (68) GOALS: Bairnsdale: T Rees 3 J Dore 3 J Bills 2 K Frith M East W Mitchell L Byrne-Jones.

Warragul: C Mcintosh 3 K Boi 2 T Stern J Lamb I Wallace J Harrison T Hobbs. BEST: Bairnsdale: T Blenheim W Mitchell T Rees J Dore C Harvey M Hamilton. Warragul: S Masterson P Mulqueen T Hobbs J Hughes J Harrison I Wallace MOE 4.3 8.6 10.10 15.13 (103) LEONGATHA 4.1 6.4 7.7 8.8 (56) GOALS: Moe: B Crocker 3 H Pepper 3 D Keilty 2 J Balfour 2 M Poholke L Cheffers K Holt T Baldi H Sim. Leongatha: J Garnham 4 K Drew J Warne J Pellicano C Maskell. BEST: Moe: T Baldi C Prowse L Cheffers H Pepper A Dijkstra N Scagliarini. Leongatha: K Drew J Garnham M Bentvelzen T Sauvarin N Argento T Brill WONTHAGGI 5.1 6.3 8.3 10.8 (68) MORWELL 1.3 4.5 5.6 8.8 (56) GOALS: Wonthaggi: J Blair 2 N Anderson 2 B Mabilia 2 H Tiziani J Shone R Sparkes J Williams.

Morwell: B McDonald 4 J Galea 2 A Quigley A Rosato. BEST: Wonthaggi: J Gilmour R Sparkes N Anderson J Harvey E Dickison J Thomas. Morwell: S Mills M Linton H McColl A Rosato B Bailey J Galea MAFFRA 1.1 3.2 6.6 8.10 (58) TRARALGON 4.3 4.5 4.7 5.9 (39) GOALS: Maffra: A Carr 2 H Walker 2 A Watt E Stables D Alexander D Bedggood. Traralgon: D Loprese 2 T Hourigan J Cunico K Ruyters. BEST: Maffra: A Carr S Richards A McKenzie N Christy A Watt W Ross. Traralgon: T Waack M Membrey H Dunbar L Willaton L D’Angelo C Brown

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A 226 246 235 229 285 331 249 359 424 499

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SALE 4.4 10.10 16.14 22.17 (149) DROUIN 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.1 (7) GOALS: Sale: Z Waixel 8 B Walker 5 W Moon C New A Gerrand J Roberts C Shaw L Davine J Annear. Drouin: J Cooke. BEST: Sale: Z Waixel B Walker Z Hurley M Malone L Davine D Byron.

Drouin: D Olivier C Piner J Cooke S Rippon T Wans WONTHAGGI 0.2 2.5 7.6 7.6 (48) MORWELL 1.1 2.3 3.5 4.6 (30) GOALS: Wonthaggi: T Davey 2 B Cornelis C Krause T Murray A Busana B Ransom. Morwell: J Caile 2 E Smith R Loprese. BEST: Wonthaggi: A McNeel J Williamson R Cornell L Legione B Ransom. Morwell: D Musil Z Cheffers C Blewett E Smith C Seymour J Caile BAIRNSDALE 2.2 4.4 6.5 9.8 (62) WARRAGUL 1.1 3.3 4.4 5.6 (36) GOALS: Bairnsdale: C Crofts 3 R Carstairs S Pollard J Waddell H Cook R Taylor B Froud.

Warragul: L Wilson 2 X La Frantz 2 C Williamson. BEST: Bairnsdale: B Froud J Waddell H Cook C Crofts T Selleck R Carstairs. Warragul: L Garner T Hillard V Kuol X La Frantz L Miller C MacLean TRARALGON 3.0 5.3 7.5 9.9 (63) MAFFRA 3.3 4.4 6.4 7.5 (47) GOALS: Traralgon: O Haberl 2 J Mudita J Macumber B White M Pearce R Adams F Watts D Hough. Maffra: D O’Brien S Pendergast R Phelan C Bourke J Mcmillan J Dowsett J Kellow.

BEST: Traralgon: J Cunico J Cashmore R Adams J Mudita T Mudita J Macumber. Maffra: R Phelan D O’Brien B Dowsett S Pendergast J Lambourn J Cottrell MOE 4.2 7.2 8.5 9.6 (60) LEONGATHA 2.2 4.2 6.2 7.3 (45) GOALS: Moe: J Makepeace 4 C Nash 2 J Van Dyk 2 W Robinson. Leongatha: B Fort 2 C Watson B Grabham Andrews T Gannon X Bolge J Stewart. BEST: Moe: W Hester J Morrow C Nash J Makepeace W Luke B Daniher. Leongatha: M De Kleuver B Fort L Hickey T Richards X Bolge B Grabham Andrews

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WONTHAGGI 2.2 6.3 11.4 14.8 (92) MORWELL 0.1 4.1 6.1 6.3 (39) GOALS: Wonthaggi: J Brouwers 5 B Wyhoon 3 J Burns R Gray A Finsterer J Kelly A Fawaz.

Morwell: R O’Neill 3 M Blewett J Stevens W Ali. BEST: Wonthaggi: J Burns J Brouwers L Lidstone J Kelly A Finsterer M Car. Morwell: J Mooney R O’Neill O Kalan M Blewett H Pettie L Carpino LEONGATHA 1.1 3.1 4.4 5.4 (34) MOE 2.3 4.5 4.8 4.9 (33) GOALS: Leongatha: J Brown A Fixter M Croatto F Donohue H Bowler. Moe: A Carlson M Moroney L Earl D Walsh. BEST: Leongatha: H Gill M Sheahan A Fixter A Logan A Williams H Bowler. Moe: A Battista J Ryan K Budnik B Higgins M Snowden W Mills SALE 2.0 3.4 3.8 7.13 (55) DROUIN 1.3 2.4 4.6 4.7 (31) GOALS: Sale: J Halligan 2 T Ronchi 2 S Treglown M Mayman H Davine. Drouin: E Croucher 2 T Mapleson R Baker. BEST: Sale: C Cantwell B Harrison F Wilson R Mizzi M McMaster W Moon.

Drouin: J Huston J Welford J Proctor C Amey T Mapleson L Mcdonald BAIRNSDALE 3.1 4.3 6.5 7.9 (51) WARRAGUL 4.1 4.3 6.5 7.9 (51) GOALS: Bairnsdale: O Emmett 2 J Froud 2 C Otuonye L Sykes B Nugent- Brown. Warragul: H Hodge 3 I Kittelty B Smith W MacLean C Thompson. BEST: Bairnsdale: J Froud C OByrne B Nugent- Brown M Neate C Cook R Cullinan. Warragul: H Hodge X Olsson F Sheehan D Bonaddio W MacLean D Hammond TRARALGON 3.2 5.4 5.7 6.9 (45) MAFFRA 2.1 4.4 5.8 6.9 (45) GOALS: Traralgon: J Zappulla 4 L Macumber M Farley. Maffra: J Higgins 2 W Ruthberg D Scott. BEST: Traralgon: M Podmore H Henry T Lapenta D Taylor J Taylor J Brand. Maffra: M Rondon J Dowsett W Ruthberg W Burgiel B Cottrell D Scott

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% 372.73 154.31 222.95 202.1 100.47 143.15 131.55 48.52 43.13 10.86

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CJ plays his best game on big stage FOOTBALL AFL EXPORTS

BY TOM HAYES

THERE were high highs and low lows during the latest round of AFL action for Latrobe Valley locals.

While the taste of defeat was normal for one, it wasn’t for another. And another local had a career-best game in a big win.  IT was only a matter of time.

Time and time again, Collingwood would find ways to win the most impossible of games. It is almost comical considering it has now won 13 of its last 18 matches decided by a goal or less (13 wins, two draws, three losses).

But they were undone in a close one for the first time this season, going down by three points to Geelong.

The Cats got out to a quick lead before the Magpies kicked the last three goals of the first quarter to hold a three-point advantage at the first break.

Their momentum continued into the second quarter, kicking the first two goals to extend their lead. Geelong weren’t going to be walked all over, keeping the margin to just seven points at halftime.

With the margin seven points in Collingwood’s favour late into the third term, Traralgon’s Tim Membrey stepped up when he was counted on to restore a 13-point buffer.

Unluckily for the Magpies, the Cats responded once again through Shaun Mannagh to keep things within touching distance going into the last quarter.

Geelong went from an outside chance to unbeatable, kicking the first four goals of the final term, stunning the Magpies, led by captain Patrick Dangerfield. The fourth of those goals came in the 27-minute mark to give Geelong a 17-point lead.

Just when it looked all but certain to be a Cats win, the Magpies swooped in.

Lachie Schultz missed a chance which was mopped up by Brody Mihocek to complete a seven-point play. A wayward Jamie Elliott strike was again marked by Mihocek, who put the Pies within a goal.

In the meantime, a Bobby Hill rundown chase which appeared to be holding the ball was deemed a trip, confirmed by the replay, sending the Collingwood army into mayhem.

That didn’t stop the Magpies from rallying, and after the second Mihocek goal of the quarter, Collingwood surged forward from the centre bounce with seconds remaining.

A surging ball found its way inside 50, marked by none other than Jack Crisp, who was playing his 245th consecutive game, breaking Jim Stynes’ consecutive games record.

Generally a solid kick, the pressure mounted on Crisp who duffed the kick on the in-step, hooking the ball into the behinds, granting Geelong all four points, 13.12 (90) to 12.15 (87).

Membrey kicked 1.1 for the evening, with 10 disposals, six marks, three tackles, and a goal assist.  MORWELL’S Changkuoth Jiath had his best game to date in the AFL, in a dominant Hawthorn display over Richmond.

The Hawks celebrated their centenary during the week, with 13 Hawthorn heroes, one for every premiership, to commemorate the occasion.

Joining the current Hawks for the celebration included Garry Young, Peter Hudson, Michael Tuck, Peter Russo, John Kennedy Jr, Jason Dunstall, Gary Ayres, Robert DiPerdomenico, Andy Gowers, Campbell Brown, Isaac Smith, Josh Gibson, and Jordan Lewis.

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Celebrating 1975 Cup winners 50 year anniversary

1995 NSL finals 30 year anniversary 2015 a decade of success Seniors women kick off at 3.00pm and men 7.00pm Junior exhibition game and Freddy Falcon penalty shootout @ half time

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Celebratory: Jack Ginnivan and Changkuoth Jiath after the Hawks’ win over Richmond.

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“I was star struck. Imagine the combined premierships they’ve won. I had goosebumps. You’re going arm in arm with Dipper (DiPerdomenico), Chris Langford, Hodgey (Luke Hodge), all these guys that played before us. It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jiath said with ABC Sport.

Nonetheless, Hawthorn had no struggle dealing with Richmond. They Hawks kept their opponents goalless in the opening term, then stretched out to a 34-point halftime lead.

Adding four goals to two in the third term, a 49-point advantage is what Hawthorn was looking down at, before finishing out strongly to claim the four points by 65 points, 16.13 (109) to 6.8 (44).

Jiath had his career-best game to date, collecting 32 disposals (career high, second-most for match), seven marks, and two goal assists.

The win keeps Hawthorn within touching distance of the top of the ladder, sitting just a game back from first.  GOLD Coast missed an opportunity to lead the league following its loss to Brisbane in the latest Q Clash instalment.

A win to either side would grant them a spot on top of the ladder, however it fell the way of Brisbane, who won by 17 points.

Despite a slow start to the game for either side with just a goal each in the first quarter, the Lions played out the rest of the game quite comfortably.

The Lions were granted their first goal of the game on the quarter time siren, after Moe’s Bailey Humphrey oddly threw mud toward Jarrod Berry who was lining up for a shot outside 50. Berry was given a 50-metre penalty, kicking the goal from the goal square.

They boosted out to an 11-point halftime lead, kicking three goals to two in the second term.

A monster third term is where the game was won however, as the Lions kicked five goals to one, launching out to a 34-point lead heading into the last quarter.

The Suns though, are known as the comeback kings, and renowned for their strong finishes to games. This was no outlier, as the Suns did finish strongest, just not strong enough to climb all of the way back.

Gold Coast kept Brisbane goalless in the final quarter, but only managed three goals for themselves, Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth got involved with one of those majors, finishing up 17-points behind.

Humphrey still played out a solid game, with 20 disposals, four tackles, four clearances, and a goal assist. It was also identified that his kicks inside 50 retain possession, more than any other player in the league, ranking first.

Moe and Fish Creek’s Sam Flanders was up to his usual antics with 21 disposals, four marks, four tackles, and four clearances. Ainsworth kicked a goal and had 12 touches.  TRARALGON’S Andrew McQualter and his West Coast Eagles have slumped to an 0-8 record now this season, following a 32-point loss to Melbourne.

The Eagles were in the match up until the third quarter, leading even during it. But the Demons kept on keeping on with seven third quarter goals, adding a further six in the final term.

The Eagles weren’t too face off the pace, they just let the Demons get a head start, as they kicked seven second-half goals themselves.

The Eagles will have a sniff of their first victory this weekend, when lining up against Richmond, who already have two wins to their name and certainly are no easy beats.

Tauru cops ban, McQualter in hot seat FOOTBALL AFL

BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT

GIPPSLAND Power top draft selection Alix Tauru will have to wait a while longer from making his AFL debut with St Kilda after copping a fourweek ban for rough conduct in VFL-affiliate club Sandringam Dragons’ match against Brisbane in Round 5.

Due to VFL byes in place, Tauru will not be able to take the field for upwards of six weeks.

Saints coach Ross Lyon took aim at the sanction of his young player and questioned the length as it is opposed to Noah Balta’s four-match suspension handed down by the AFL following his off-field incident in the preseason, which resulted in Balta being charged with assault.

“We’re incredibly disappointed, I am really frustrated, it’s a broken system,” Lyon said in his media availability last week.

“How the tribunal doesn’t take into consideration that it’s six weeks; Noah Balta got four weeks’ stand-down for an assault off the field, with respect.

“We’ve got a kid that concussed a player, it’s a six-week penalty, there’s just no consideration.”

Lyon went on to quote former Sydney premiership coach Paul Roos saying “common sense is commonly uncommon.”

The Warragul number 10 draft pick of 2024 will next be available for AFL selection in Round 14 against Western Bulldogs.  IN other news, it has been reported that West Coast Eagles leaders held a meeting with senior club officials surrounding the direction and firstyear coach and Traralgon’s Andrew McQualter.

Sitting last on the ladder with eight straight losses to begin the season, Channel 7’s Caroline

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Force: Alix Tauru must wait longer for his AFL debut after copping a ban for this hit.

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Wilson described it as an “intervention” on The Agenda Setters program last week.

One of the key drivers of the meeting was said to be Eagles premiership defender and vice-captain Jeremy McGovern amongst an extended leadership group challenging West Coast officials and McQualter regarding the lack of communication between players and the rest of the club.

“There’s concern for the coach (McQualter), he’s walked into this situation, which is a disaster,” Wilson said.

“It’s a difficult job for any coach, let alone a brand new one.”

Seven sports reporter Ryan Daniels later divulged that McQualter’s coaching and communication was not raised by the players, and that he has a strong buy-in from the playing group.

With a percentage of less than 60 and having only secured 10 wins since the start of the 2022 season, senior players also questioned the direction of the club amid a fifth-year of a rebuild.

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Top-of-the-table Moe romp the Rams SOCCER LVSL

BY JOHN CARDONA AND TOM HAYES

MOE United hosted an improving Churchill United side on Sunday.

The Red Devil’s again showed why they are one of the favourites to win the 2025 Latrobe Valley Soccer League title, running out convincing winners 5-nil in Round 7.

Moe United was without key striker Riley Winkelman, Luke Bathgate, Sammy Lietzau, and Connor Dastey, but showed up their squad depth on the way to victory.

Churchill nearly led after only 30 seconds of play, after a weak back pass by Bailey Somerville saw the Churchill winger intercept and race towards goals, only for the shot to go past Moe United keeper Peter Albanese, wide of the target.

The Red Devils quickly got into action and 10 minutes into the contest, a superb cross field through ball by Oscar Sceney sent Connor O'Hanlon clear. He raced through to then hammer his low shot into the net, giving the keeper no chance.

Minutes later, O'Hanlon was the provider when his perfectly timed cross found Matt Shearing, where his header from close range went wide of the goal.

Moe United continued to press in the first half as a pass by Noah Kane to O'Hanlon forced a shot on the turn which was saved by the Churchill keeper.

The Churchill side found it hard work trying to break through United's back four in Kane, Chad Shelley, Lachie McKenzie, and Brendan Ruddell.

Churchill's defence tactic was to try and use the long ball which played into the aerial dominance of Shelley and McKenzie.

The second half commenced with the home side producing a barrage of attacking play, and within two minutes they cracked open the Churchill defence, as Shearing produced a sustained run into the Churchill 18-yard box, who was then brought down illegally. Referee Kieran Lenders pointed to the penalty spot.

O'Hanlon stepped up to take the spot kick, but his shot was saved by the Churchill keeper.

His celebration was short lived after the referee adjudged the keeper to have jumped forward before O'Hanlon took his shot.

O'Hanlon then stepped up to take the spot kick

and made no mistake with his second opportunity to put the home side 2-nil up.

The Red Devils were relentless in their attacking build-ups, and O'Hanlon was causing havoc to the Churchill defence and got his hat-trick when he won a contested play, beat two defenders, then from 18 metres out hit a low driving shot into the bottom corner.

This was a relentless display of attacking football and Churchill had no answer to the Red Devils.

The score was soon 4-nil after O'Hanlon sent Tully Anderson through, who raced towards goal and from an acute angle drove his low shot past the Churchill keeper.

Moe United continued to apply pressure and a Shearing cross to the back post was headed goalward, only to see the keeper tip the ball over the crossbar.

Moe United sealed victory from a cross by Anderson, which saw O'Hanlon win an aerial contest, and as his header was scrambled clear, the loose ball was seized on by Shearing who slammed home his shot and put the contest to bed.

Coach Lee Dastey then rested O'Hanlon, Sceney, and Shearing.

Late in the match, substitute Seth Grixti nearly scored his first senior goal, only to see his shot cleared off the line.  AROUND the grounds, Sale United only just took care of Traralgon City to kick off the round.

United found the first and only goal just after the hour mark, thanks to Liam Macreadie at home.

The win for Sale only puts a bigger distance between themselves and Churchill, who they were widely compared to ahead of the season.

Newborough/Yallourn United picked up its first win of the season, winning 4-2 against East Gippsland on the road.

Monash were forced to pick up just a sole point after Olympians equalised in the second half through a Moni Eliaser penalty in a match that ended 2-all at Harold Preston. Falcons had the bye.

Saving grace: Olympians’ Moni Eliaser (left) found the equaliser from the penalty spot against Monash at the weekend.

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Fortuna salvages draw in 10-goal thriller SOCCER STATE LEAGUE

BY ALLAN ROBERTS

ROUND 6 of the Veto Men's State League saw Fortuna '60 return home for was being promoted as a 'Battle of the Beasts' against Seaford United Tigers.

Coming off five straight wins, the Lions were keen to keep the winning streak going and firmly cement themselves at the top of the South Division ladder in front of another big home crowd.

The end result saw Fortuna share the points with the visiting Seaford United, with the final score 5-all in what was a spectator's delight of a match.

There was no sign of a slow start for Fortuna, with Jake Budija scoring in the second minute after receiving a crisp cut back from DJ Matar to open the scoring for the home team.

This goal set the scene for 20 minutes of electric

football for the home side as they went on a goal blitz.

Coach Clayton Bell started mercurial striker Damon Scott for this game, with the young striker completing a reduced match load post a minor hamstring strain over the last couple of weeks.

The gifted striker repaid the faith and showed why he is one of the most prestigious talents in Gippsland soccer by scoring a hat-trick in a 12-minute masterclass.

Scott's first goal came via a flicked-on ball from Budija in the fourth minute, which was stuck with pure venom and curled into the top left corner of the goal net.

Scott then took advantage of a goal keeper fumble and pounce on the ball for an easy tap in second goal at the eight minute mark.

In the 18th minute Scott completed his hat-trick after some classy one-two build up play with Nonda Lazaris that resulted in Scott being able to turn his

player and put away his third major for the game.

To Seaford's credit, they pegged back two goals via Dylan Waugh and Jay McCabe to see the score settle at 4-2 at the halftime break.

At the start of the second half, coach Bell substituted Hayden Tanti on for DJ Matar, and the home crowd was settling in for what they expected would be another half of dominance from the Lions, but as the saying goes - "nothing is certain until the final whistle blows".

Seaford stepped up the intensity and pace of play and got reward for effort in the 67th minute with their third goal, and the cracks began showing in Fortuna's midfield. Eight minutes later the visiting Tigers scored again to tie the game 4-all with the cracks now becoming canyons across the park for the home team.

With the 90 minutes ticking over, it looked like the game was going to finish in a draw, but Seaford dug deep and drove the ball forward to score a fifth

goal in the 91st minute to take the lead. Fortuna players collapsed on the pitch in disappointment after seeing a four-goal lead evaporate.

But a game is not over till it is over.

Fortuna restarted play in the 93rd minute with a long ball that found the head of Hayden Tanti, who directed it into the back of the net for the home team’s fifth goal - the big crowd erupting as the Lions salvaged an important point as the final whistle blew.

The 10-goal thriller was a great day for the spectators, and with second placed Mt Eliza Soccer Club having the bye, the Lions still sit on top of the ladder with a five-point buffer.

This weekend there is another home game against Aspendale United, in what will be a crucial fixture for the new players in the State South Division - taking on a team that was relegated into the division for this season.

Entry is free to all games.

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 4

Collingwood St Kilda Hawthorn Essendon Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane TOTAL 34

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Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide West Coast GWS Giants Brisbane

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TOTAL 33

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TOTAL 47

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

Hawthorn Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TOTAL 51

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

Sydney Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane TOTAL 47

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TOTAL 50

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

Collingwood St Kilda Hawthorn Essendon Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane TOTAL 43

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MORWELL CLUB

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Sydney Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 5

TOTAL 49

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 7

TOTAL 48

Hawthorn 71-77 Chickerell St, Morwell Essendon Gold Coast Phone 5134 6522 Adelaide Richmond Crawford Marine Geelong Brisbane TIPS FOR THE WEEK 8

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Phone 5134 2388

136 Helen St, Morwell

Collingwood Carlton Hawthorn Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

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TOTAL 51

Peter Thomson

BENSONS TIMBER & HARDWARE 61-69 Latrobe Rd, Morwell

Collingwood St Kilda Hawthorn Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

Phone 5133 9477

Bensons ensons

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

TOTAL 43

Rob White

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Phone 5176 2785

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 5

Collingwood St Kilda Hawthorn Essendon Bulldogs Adelaide West Coast Geelong Brisbane TOTAL 43

Anne-Maree Brock

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RSL

Fremantle St Kilda Hawthorn Essendon Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

Collingwood Carlton Hawthorn Essendon Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 7

TOTAL 44

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 5

TOTAL 49

Cnr Tarwin & Elgin St, Morwell

Phone 5134 2455 MORWELL L

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Collingwood Carlton Hawthorn Sydney Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

TOTAL 41

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TIPS FOR THE WEEK 6

Sydney Gold Coast Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TOTAL 49

Phone 1800 362 673

Brenton Wight

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Phone 5174 2588

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 7

Collingwood Carlton Hawthorn Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane TOTAL 48

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Collingwood St Kilda Hawthorn Sydney Bulldogs Adelaide Richmond Geelong Brisbane

TIPS FOR THE WEEK 7

TOTAL 51

Phone 5174 7777

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